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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,872
Posted By Mad Honk

The guys at my co-op do some things that baffle...

The guys at my co-op do some things that baffle me. They tossed out a Schwinn branded Medai pump because it didn't load to pressure easily. So I took it out of the trash bin and brought it home....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,701
Posted By Mad Honk

Alan, All of those were 36 hole hubs. ...

Alan,
All of those were 36 hole hubs. Lemme look around for the 32* variety. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 07:00 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,882
Posted By Mad Honk

Trip Alarmer, is gonna be missed by me. We...

Trip Alarmer, is gonna be missed by me. We crossed paths early on and were friends in the BF neighborhood. Another gem lost to our group of comrades. Not so Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 02:43 PM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,701
Posted By Mad Honk

So today was a hub liberation day for about...

So today was a hub liberation day for about fifteen wheels. The rims are all moving on to the metal recyclers while these few hubs are left with a few fixin's. As always cost of shipping (about $10...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

Ben, I used race car body aluminum sheet...

Ben,
I used race car body aluminum sheet to make the liner, and found that the liner has held up pretty well, but the corners are what take a beating. As you can see the drop on a corner is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

So today as the Colts have lost a close one, I...

So today as the Colts have lost a close one, I got a chance to do a look-see at the BOC. It has really taken a beating, and it likely feels a bit like I do today (after a face-plant after tripping on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 02:59 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 99,128
Posted By Mad Honk

I went to my co-op today to pick up a freewheel...

I went to my co-op today to pick up a freewheel tool after breaking the two pin Suntour variety from Park. I got the tool and came home with a scuffed up nose and a fat lip after doing a header by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 05:49 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

OK folks, The Box O' Crap has been opened...

OK folks,
The Box O' Crap has been opened tonight. Here are a few pictures:
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 04:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 333
Posted By Mad Honk

I would wonder if the plastic pieces could be...

I would wonder if the plastic pieces could be sent to a shop that does pewter metalsmithing I had some pieces made by a shop here locally that makes belt buckles and the part work just fine and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-24, 06:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 212
Posted By Mad Honk

Man, I thought most of those giant iguanas had...

Man, I thought most of those giant iguanas had just slithered away and were lost to the world. And you just resurrected one! Good on ya! Another rescue gone well. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 03:40 PM
Replies: 8,567
Views: 1,139,872
Posted By Mad Honk

When it comes to proficiency in any field I am...

When it comes to proficiency in any field I am pretty sure it takes a lot of time and work. I had a six year undergrad and three year grad program under my belt before deciding I didn't want to go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,262,758
Posted By Mad Honk

A good find from Kansas City, some glue for my...

A good find from Kansas City, some glue for my tires.
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They offered it in pairs...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-02-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 892
Posted By Mad Honk

It appears to have been a wall hanger since the...

It appears to have been a wall hanger since the pedals were never installed and the bike seems new with no marks on the chainrings. The one I had (identical) was lost in a fire and was appraised at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-24, 11:50 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,701
Posted By Mad Honk

Last week squirtdad asked for a couple of tubular...

Last week squirtdad asked for a couple of tubular rims. And since he didn't want the complete wheels there are now two orphan Sprint front hubs that need to go. The usual routine, cost of shipping,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 05:32 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,262,758
Posted By Mad Honk

Well Tom, Today was another mix and match type...

Well Tom,
Today was another mix and match type of item. The hub is shot but the innerds will be harvested for those who need solid repair parts. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-30-24, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 456
Posted By Mad Honk

Shawn, Robvolz has bought a tool to...

Shawn,
Robvolz has bought a tool to re-thread the pumps so you can shorten a lot of these to fit your frames. You might want to give him a shout. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-30-24, 03:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 394
Posted By Mad Honk

OK folks, The rims left for the west coast...

OK folks,
The rims left for the west coast today, we will all get to wait to hear what SD has to say about them when he opens the box. That is, if he gets it. Some new shipping method that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 452
Posted By Mad Honk

Doc, My recollection is that we called the...

Doc,
My recollection is that we called the cable stops on Schwinn bikes "top hats" and I have some extended nuts for recessed bolts. However what I do to fix the problem, is to go to the bronze...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-24, 05:19 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

Our USA wandering wayward child has once again...

Our USA wandering wayward child has once again returned home. It is a bit war torn and show some signs of disrespect from disgruntled postal workers. However my postal worker has apologized for the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-28-24, 04:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 394
Posted By Mad Honk

Back in 1969 the anthem was: almost cut my hair...

Back in 1969 the anthem was: almost cut my hair today. This afternoon it is: almost got my hands dirty today! I cleaned up after a rookie that got carried away with the Conti orange on rim number...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-27-24, 04:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 394
Posted By Mad Honk

I have 2 that are laced on Sprint front hubs. I...

I have 2 that are laced on Sprint front hubs. I can de-lace them and clean them up if you want. They show a little wear but should build ok. lemme know, Smiles, MH 812-336-3283...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-24, 09:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By Mad Honk

Thanks for the input folks! It appears that...

Thanks for the input folks! It appears that there is very little interest so I will forgo the effort to have the parts created. I have some of the aluminum parts laying here and they are not very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 06:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By Mad Honk

Kontact, The aluminum items do not have...

Kontact,
The aluminum items do not have the bumps on the adjusters to hold them in place, but would work in a pinch. I am more interested in parts that are closely identical to the original...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-24, 05:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 565
Posted By Mad Honk

Help a brother out... Brake adjusters

I am it seems, to always be looking for adjuster parts for vintage brake calipers. I have contacted a group who may be able to create vintage brake adjuster barrels for Campy, Superbe, Dia Compe,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-24, 04:51 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

Since the player list has dropped to N+0 , the...

Since the player list has dropped to N+0 , the BOC will once again come back to me to go into "Clod Storage" (thank you Tom for pointing out my typing error). I still continue to be optimistic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 99,128
Posted By Mad Honk

Richard, That priceless entertainment is of...

Richard,
That priceless entertainment is of course yours for free and it isn't costing you $20 like at the comedy club. Smiles, MH
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-22-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,733
Posted By Mad Honk

Flea bay has some Campy pullers for around $50,...

Flea bay has some Campy pullers for around $50, and they are lifetime tools for most bike mechanics. Buy one good one and never even think about having to buy another. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-24, 07:33 PM
Replies: 555
Views: 40,871
Posted By Mad Honk

AMCO, Good on ya for two days! Keep it up...

AMCO,
Good on ya for two days! Keep it up and we will get you your first year coin. Smiles, MH ( Mini Poobah of the order of bike hoarders anonymous chapter of Indiana).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 512
Posted By Mad Honk

I have a Campy hub and Regina Freewheel for sale...

I have a Campy hub and Regina Freewheel for sale in he FS thread that fits your request of 130mm. For reference here is a picture:



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 513
Views: 99,128
Posted By Mad Honk

RCMoeur I got this single crank arm last visit...

RCMoeur
I got this single crank arm last visit to the co-op. Maybe it should go somewhere else rather than riding around in the Vetta box. So as always, free for cost of shipping. PM me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 09:51 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,515
Posted By Mad Honk

James, I concur with your choices on the...

James,
I concur with your choices on the keepers and even more on the ones to cull out. It is an impressive collection but even a few of the ones you once loved should go. I have down sized to...
Forum: BMX
08-17-24, 09:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 477
Posted By Mad Honk

Randy, It is a good trick riding bike and...

Randy,
It is a good trick riding bike and will fetch a nice penny with a bit of clean up. It was not designed as a race bike but more toward the trick ride with the added pegs for the front and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 6,742
Views: 905,949
Posted By Mad Honk

I have this LX shifter you can have. Smiles, MH ...

I have this LX shifter you can have. Smiles, MH
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seems to work fine...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-17-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Mad Honk

Saddle has been spoken for. Smiles, MH

Saddle has been spoken for. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-24, 09:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 766
Posted By Mad Honk

Biketiger , Take it from an old ABA and NBA...

Biketiger ,
Take it from an old ABA and NBA rider, If you really want to stop the squeal, slip on a pair of these NOS ACS Z-rims! (Pay no attention to the current price for these) They will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-24, 05:34 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,537
Posted By Mad Honk

And here I was thinking you would be calling me...

And here I was thinking you would be calling me to figure out how to put a single cog on a freehub! This looks a lot like a flip flop hub build. I went back to the co-op today because when there...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-14-24, 05:15 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 788
Posted By Mad Honk

My digging for Record and NR calipers and levers,...

My digging for Record and NR calipers and levers, show that pricing can be all over the place. I have paid as much as $60 per lever but try to stay in the $60 per pair level. Those generally need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 04:22 PM
Replies: 513
Views: 99,128
Posted By Mad Honk

Yesterday was a good one at the co-op for me. I...

Yesterday was a good one at the co-op for me. I found a vintage cycling item that came from our friends at Vetta during the early 1980's. The Vetta cycling box. A cool plastic box that mounted on a...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-13-24, 03:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 336
Posted By Mad Honk

Wrights W3N saddle

A used Wrights saddle. Does not fit me well, so it needs to go. Asking $40 shipped to lower 48 through USPS. PM me. Smiles, MH...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 233
Views: 54,630
Posted By Mad Honk

This one came in but I think it is going to...

This one came in but I think it is going to leave. Not anywhere near as comfortable as my current Turbo....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 9,045
Views: 1,262,758
Posted By Mad Honk

I go some nice Cinelli bars in my size from...

I go some nice Cinelli bars in my size from Sloar!
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The bars are nice and show...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 07:47 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

I'm guessing the Post Office is having a time of...

I'm guessing the Post Office is having a time of keeping help after the employees encounter the BOC. It's massive weight normally would cost over $50 to ship without the special flat rate. Smiles,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-24, 07:20 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,537
Posted By Mad Honk

rustystrings61 , So you need something that...

rustystrings61 ,
So you need something that will take a 130bcd pattern. My research sez that you need some sort of Shimano cranks. After a trip to the co-op and digging through two large boxes of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-11-24, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 677
Posted By Mad Honk

I have given more away than I can remember, but...

I have given more away than I can remember, but it pays in a currency that is not measurable. I suspect in the long run it all equals out. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By Mad Honk

Well, I'll be corrected! Thanks for lining me...

Well, I'll be corrected! Thanks for lining me out. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 05:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By Mad Honk

You guys have got this balding old man befuddled....

You guys have got this balding old man befuddled. It seems I have been mistaken about some of the tools in my tool box, because I am confused now about them....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 03:49 PM
Replies: 821
Views: 64,356
Posted By Mad Honk

I trust that the BOC has landed a the residence...

I trust that the BOC has landed a the residence of the latest recipient by now, but as a reminder to players please let us know when the box is received, so we can track the progress for all players....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 419
Posted By Mad Honk

I throw out every alloy nipple that show up in...

I throw out every alloy nipple that show up in here. Just like Kontact sez they disintegrate with minor water exposure. Rebuild with some brass from a reputable company. Smiles, MH
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 186
Views: 14,537
Posted By Mad Honk

Strings, Try these on for size! All of this is...

Strings,
Try these on for size! All of this is destined to leave and would be better in your hands than here in mine. I have to look for a stem but maybe Dave#1 might have an appropriate size for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 1,787
Views: 373,701
Posted By Mad Honk

Seat post is claimed. 8-10-24 Smiles, MH And...

Seat post is claimed. 8-10-24 Smiles, MH
And another piece of space reducing stuff from my workbench... As always PM me....
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