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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 205
Posted By dedhed

Tangaloy is a lower level steel tubing from Tange

Tangaloy is a lower level steel tubing from Tange
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:55 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 666
Posted By dedhed

While I don't have shops do a lot of work, I...

While I don't have shops do a lot of work, I can't recall ever meeting the person who actually worked on my bike.
I don't tip my auto mechanic who has a lot more training and tool investment. I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 167
Posted By dedhed

Likely your existing tubes are just fine

Likely your existing tubes are just fine
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-24-24, 08:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 171
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://www.performancebike.com/shimano-7deg...

​​​​​​https://www.performancebike.com/shimano-7degree-shift-lever-reach-adjusting-block-right-y6sc75000/p317165?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjw9cCyBhBzEiwAJTUWNfNVTqzYD-z3w4UYmTeYkBWyrP3vCkwDLH5bL2nPzBkVb...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-21-24, 09:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 447
Posted By dedhed

Better off at somewhere like ACE or McGukins

Better off at somewhere like ACE or McGukins
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 12:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 248
Posted By dedhed

https://www.bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/ ...

https://www.bikesmithdesign.com/Short_Cranks/
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 06:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 393
Posted By dedhed

https://youtu.be/hlfXmN7C5TY

https://youtu.be/hlfXmN7C5TY
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 259
Posted By dedhed

Your hub is more likely a AW (Always works) not...

Your hub is more likely a AW (Always works) not SW (Seldom Works). Look on the hub shell.

https://www.sheldonbrown.com/sutherland/CB-IGH-4-aw.pdf
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-13-24, 07:53 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 720
Posted By dedhed

Never had one of these open but What's going on...

Never had one of these open but What's going on here.

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/nexus_215ff18fafb1d146627f9efb62ab8770964b63cc.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 539
Posted By dedhed

I like in the one letter his son worried about a...

I like in the one letter his son worried about a bike getting hit on a rear rack and only using a roof rack.
I'd venture more bikes get damaged from low clearance on a roof rack than rear ended on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-24, 08:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 146
Posted By dedhed

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/t...

https://bike.shimano.com/en-EU/product/component/tourney-a070.html

​​​​​​https://www.microshift.com/products/components/shifters/drop-bar/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-12-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 477
Posted By dedhed

Labor Day on

Labor Day on
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 2,376
Posted By dedhed

https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/

https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-08-24, 07:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 616
Posted By dedhed

Buy 2 hangers. You never know when they'll stop...

Buy 2 hangers. You never know when they'll stop making that particular one.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-07-24, 02:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 918
Posted By dedhed

A sign post is in the right of way on public...

A sign post is in the right of way on public property,
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 585
Posted By dedhed

that Deore will index &shift 6-9 speed mountain...

that Deore will index &shift 6-9 speed mountain and 6-10 road (except 4700 Tiagra & some older DuraAce) shifters. Better unit than the Claris
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 534
Posted By dedhed

Not required but easier. Sticky grease, patience,...

Not required but easier. Sticky grease, patience, and bike on it's side help
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-01-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 534
Posted By dedhed

Loose bearing vs caged shouldn't make any...

Loose bearing vs caged shouldn't make any difference in holding adjustment other than if it gets too loose uncaged bearings can fall out. Something isn't being tightened enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 534
Posted By dedhed

My WAG is that is some sort of crank length...

My WAG is that is some sort of crank length adjustment. Or possibly some folding bike thing to swing the pedals in.

What I would probably do is remove the locknut and cone so I can get to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 06:57 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 536
Posted By dedhed

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/45565776...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/455657760182940/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A8e9ad607-b5b3-41b1-8774-05c2584732e3
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 06:44 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,395
Posted By dedhed

Go buy yourself a cheap Harbor freight caliper...

Go buy yourself a cheap Harbor freight caliper and steel metric ruler and save yourself a lot of time and effort by measuring things rather than relying on information from dubious sources.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:21 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,032
Posted By dedhed

You have the option when you create the ad to...

You have the option when you create the ad to specify local pickup. If someone asks if I'll ship, and it's an item I would ship, it gets discussed and confirmed and they pay by paypal including...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-29-24, 11:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,212
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-CB90-in-Li...

​​​​​​https://www.jensonusa.com/Shimano-CB90-in-Line-Brake-Cable-Adjuster?loc=usa&srsltid=AfmBOoqq_bszWxlIfvGM_9NSfQ_6HKTN5zhCCmgVHnoicizfygCn_IQn2n4
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-27-24, 08:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 373
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_raleigh_seria...

​​​​​​https://www.kurtkaminer.com/TH_raleigh_serials.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-26-24, 08:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 805
Posted By dedhed

​​​​​​https://youtu.be/88tDcVvS7mU

​​​​​​https://youtu.be/88tDcVvS7mU
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 05:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 311
Posted By dedhed

Caged Bearings right side up?

Caged Bearings right side up?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By dedhed

the actual cap is also a cheap plastic POS that...

the actual cap is also a cheap plastic POS that will deform if you preload too much. Kind of Shimano's way of idiot proofing. Either way, serves no purpose except to keep mud daubers from building a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 491
Views: 63,775
Posted By dedhed

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-25-24, 12:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 622
Posted By dedhed

Depends. My Ultegra FH is virtually silent

Depends. My Ultegra FH is virtually silent
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 370
Posted By dedhed

If I can't or won't buy a tool for a one time use...

If I can't or won't buy a tool for a one time use I just pay the shop to remove it. I think I paid $5 last time I needed a freewheel removed I didn't have the tool for. Cheaper than the tool.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-25-24, 05:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 344
Posted By dedhed

It gets tightened to 0.7-1.5 Nm during original...

It gets tightened to 0.7-1.5 Nm during original installation. I'm sure it can handle that massive torque, and as said, does nothing once the clamp bolts are tightened.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 09:04 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 762
Posted By dedhed

Slice a 1 inch fernco and tighten ...

Slice a 1 inch fernco and tighten

​​​​​​https://www.fernco.com/dimensional-drawings/plumbing/flexible-couplings/stock-couplings-1056/1056-100
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 08:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By dedhed

Consider yourself lucky. ...

Consider yourself lucky.
​​​​​​https://velo-orange.blogspot.com/2017/09/canti-post-sizing-psa.html

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/799862-cantilever-v-brakes.html
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-23-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 627
Posted By dedhed

While not the case for a LHT, some early years...

While not the case for a LHT, some early years canti brake bosses are too narrow for using V-brakes (Linear pull for the pedantic) and even some newer cantis (55mm-65mm)
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 07:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,334
Posted By dedhed

Check with the dealer where you bought the bike....

Check with the dealer where you bought the bike. I know a couple people who had cracked Bontrager wheels replaced under warranty. Worst they can say is No.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-22-24, 11:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 859
Posted By dedhed

Number on back like RD-M7XX

Number on back like RD-M7XX
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-20-24, 01:45 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 4,702
Posted By dedhed

Interestingly 90% of the FG/SS bikes I see are...

Interestingly 90% of the FG/SS bikes I see are exactly geared bikes switched over to SS/FG. I've sold a few horiz drop frames to people to convert so they didn't have to pay more or remove anything
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By dedhed

I wouldn't even move to destructive methods until...

I wouldn't even move to destructive methods until I tried the easy stuff first. I mean what do you have to lose, if it doesn't work you're in the same spot you started in.
I did chuckle a bit on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-24, 05:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 942
Posted By dedhed

First thing I'd try. Use the appropriate size hex...

First thing I'd try. Use the appropriate size hex to remove the self extractor collar. If not enough bite to do that, drill 2 holes 180º apart in the collar and use a pin spanner. Find an appropriate...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By dedhed

[/b] ​​​​​​From 2008 to 2013, we ran...

[/b]

​​​​​​From 2008 to 2013, we ran Junkyard Cyclocross where racers navigated our neighboring salvage yard. Racers twisted through rusty chicanes made of auto parts of our yesteryears.
​...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-19-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 725
Posted By dedhed

https://www.bilenky.com/

https://www.bilenky.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:13 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 991
Posted By dedhed

Did you look at Velocity Atlas?

Did you look at Velocity Atlas?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 991
Posted By dedhed

only made in 590 (26 x 1 3/8)

only made in 590 (26 x 1 3/8)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 589
Posted By dedhed

I believe you nailed it. ...

I believe you nailed it.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 2,400
Posted By dedhed

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Out in the yard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-18-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 331
Posted By dedhed

Best bet is to find some hobby machinist and a...

Best bet is to find some hobby machinist and a piece of brass stock because I don't think you're going to find anything like what you want commercially.
Honestly as far as esthetics, you generally...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-18-24, 06:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 644
Posted By dedhed

https://www.google.com/search?q=falcon+grip+shift+...

https://www.google.com/search?q=falcon+grip+shift+cable+replacement+site:www.bikeforums.net&sca_esv=65b627a4699ea87d&sca_upv=1&rlz=1CAHOUC_enUS997&sxsrf=ACQVn0-nGF5YrogeUViQtSLN9DQa9s_fOQ:171344394096...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:56 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,032
Posted By dedhed

I only communicate by FB messenger. I often get...

I only communicate by FB messenger. I often get "text me" but tell those DM only. Generally never hear from them again. I have given my phone to repeat customers. When location is asked I give out a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-24, 06:32 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,032
Posted By dedhed

Or the "I'll send my driver with a check, money...

Or the "I'll send my driver with a check, money order or similar" I just answer send your driver with cash and never hear from them again. Scammers, most are pretty easy to see. One of my first sales...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-24, 11:05 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,032
Posted By dedhed

I've been selling from my parents estate on...

I've been selling from my parents estate on Marketplace for a few years now as well as some surplus things at my church. My experience has been very good with few issues. I've been ghosted a couple...
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