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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-24, 09:34 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 171
Posted By sd5782

It looks very nice Robert. I bet your mechanic...

It looks very nice Robert. I bet your mechanic enjoyed the project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By sd5782

Rereading OP post, they will definitely be...

Rereading OP post, they will definitely be aluminum Maes or radoneur bend.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 02:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By sd5782

This is a 73 I bought in 1975. It is flatter, and...

This is a 73 I bought in 1975. It is flatter, and not as flared.


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On...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 255
Posted By sd5782

My experience is mostly with 1973 Super Sports of...

My experience is mostly with 1973 Super Sports of which I have 3, and a couple from 1972 that passed through me. Probably same bars as the Sports Tourer. My advice matches the earlier post in that I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 04:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 364
Posted By sd5782

Too bad the Sports Tourer or the Super Sport are...

Too bad the Sports Tourer or the Super Sport are too small for you. Restoring and riding either or both would have been rewarding.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 12:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 353
Posted By sd5782

I have a 72 Newest. Not positive, but I thought I...

I have a 72 Newest. Not positive, but I thought I read that the Finest was first in 71, and the Newest joined in 1972. I saw the for sale posting for the OPs bike and knew it was a good buy for...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 03:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

Wheel revolution

Wheel revolution
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

Thanks for the Shimano diagrams. I did crank the...

Thanks for the Shimano diagrams. I did crank the 10mm bolt down tight , but probably not 400 in/lbs tight. And as for the rims, I’m not sure of the age, but probably later model and NOS. I got...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

Noise is coasting or pedaling. Spokes are all...

Noise is coasting or pedaling. Spokes are all even and tight and tension checked with a gauge.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

No gaps in joint, and spoke tension is up to spec...

No gaps in joint, and spoke tension is up to spec and even, hopefully holding them together. I’m leaning towards freehub, freehub shim or bearing adjustment. At the point when I pull it apart, I will...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

Noise is once per revolution. NOS rims.

Noise is once per revolution. NOS rims.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

I never really rode on this hub before on this...

I never really rode on this hub before on this bike. I did take a couple short rides on the donor bike with the original freehub and didn’t notice anything, so that may point to it. Actually I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-22-24, 10:11 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 303
Posted By sd5782

Another “what’s that noise question”, Shimano FH6207

I know, another noise question. I get a tic tic tic sound when leaning left or turning left only. It sounds like the noise when a brake pad hits on an out of true wheel. External sounding and I’m 90%...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 670
Posted By sd5782

Touch up is something I have not had too much...

Touch up is something I have not had too much luck with, but presentable from 5 feet is good enough. I have a stock comp V front derailleur for mine but don’t know if I could get used to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 670
Posted By sd5782

Also looking forward to your build. Owners of...

Also looking forward to your build. Owners of these report very pleasant sport touring ride characteristics. My 72 Newest was in just slightly better cosmetic condition and I resisted the urge to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-19-24, 06:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 246
Posted By sd5782

PM sent on the handlebar tape

PM sent on the handlebar tape
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 3,794
Posted By sd5782

Since it’s only a frame, it must not have come...

Since it’s only a frame, it must not have come with the Huffy aero brake calipers. I would assume that you would spring for the Campy ones that are similar looking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 01:16 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,124
Posted By sd5782

As said above. It would be the stock post on very...

As said above. It would be the stock post on very early Fuji Newest and Finest. I have a 72 Newest that did not come with one, or for that matter most stock parts. I have since acquired one. Not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-24, 06:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 265
Posted By sd5782

It was a pleasure to also meet John there. I...

It was a pleasure to also meet John there. I didn’t see that Schwinn sign. I grew up in Fremont and bought my 73 Super Sport there. I believe the bike show had less vendors than last year.

Edit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 08:19 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 573
Posted By sd5782

Personally for my casual riding, I am a fan of...

Personally for my casual riding, I am a fan of non aero levers because of the ease of mounting of my favorite mirror. I don’t feel safe without a mirror.

...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
05-08-24, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 493
Posted By sd5782

That is a lot bigger than 56. I have two older...

That is a lot bigger than 56. I have two older Treks in their 22.5” size that would equate to 56cm, and this one is larger.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 7,717
Posted By sd5782

I put some plastic half clips on a bike I built...

I put some plastic half clips on a bike I built up for my sister. It was an A-D mixte actually. Those half clips were so nice feeling that I tried some myself. I now have them on three bikes. Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-07-24, 05:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 693
Posted By sd5782

I haven’t done many sets, but the ones I have...

I haven’t done many sets, but the ones I have done have often seen little use in decades. I have no problem with tarnished galvanized spokes, but rounded nipples really bug me. I will replace a few...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 738
Posted By sd5782

Not a GT with those knuckles is my guess. I...

Not a GT with those knuckles is my guess. I looked at pics of the Suntour 7 which has more steel, but no match. Take a look at the Suntour Honor and I think we have a match. Honor with some GT parts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-28-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,969
Posted By sd5782

I used to tighten “darn snug” with a half inch...

I used to tighten “darn snug” with a half inch drive ratchet. I’m no 300 lb gorilla, so thought it fine. Subsequently, I started using a 3/8” beam type torque wrench calibrated to inch/lbs. I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-24, 07:31 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,745
Posted By sd5782

I see you are from England. The second batch you...

I see you are from England. The second batch you listed might have closer riding dynamics to something like your Raleigh 3 speeds. They can be improved greatly with aluminum wheels, but the general...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 07:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 754
Posted By sd5782

Not an engineer, but the plastic bearings would...

Not an engineer, but the plastic bearings would seem to be a major drawback to anyone using this design for more than super casual riding. It would seem that deformation of the bearings would zap...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-24, 08:11 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 2,470
Posted By sd5782

I got my first barcons from a recent parts bike...

I got my first barcons from a recent parts bike purchase. I never was too interested in them as the cable routing looked busy. I had the bars wrapped already with cloth tape and wasn’t sure if I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 03:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 380
Posted By sd5782

My thought also on Sears. Google Sears Spyder for...

My thought also on Sears. Google Sears Spyder for pics. I had a 24” banana seat 5 speed with top tube stick shift. I think there were also 20”. Probably made by Murray or Huffy.

Web pic; not mine,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 4,414
Posted By sd5782

I just gifted to a relative a nice lugged Bianchi...

I just gifted to a relative a nice lugged Bianchi Boardwalk hybrid I seldom rode anymore. Serial number indicated 1991 manufacture and 1992 sales year judging by the components. It was a nice Tange...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 733
Posted By sd5782

FYI, that derailleur came on an 82 Trek 400 I...

FYI, that derailleur came on an 82 Trek 400 I have. I switched out the crank to an early Shimano triple but kept that FD and it shifts it nicely. I believe I am running 28-38-46 on it with no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:29 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 826
Posted By sd5782

Nice project and just my size and color too. It...

Nice project and just my size and color too. It looks like you got it just in time to save it from further rust and deterioration. To me that is kinda a nice place to be as cleanup can really improve...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-24, 11:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 584
Posted By sd5782

I believe someone posted about a very pristine...

I believe someone posted about a very pristine one of these here on the forum in the past. Seems like I may have seen it on Craigslist or Facebook for sale recently also, and also a triple.

edit;...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,269
Posted By sd5782

And I will admit that I kinda have a hankering...

And I will admit that I kinda have a hankering for an early International.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-24, 07:19 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,269
Posted By sd5782

Isn’t this about the time someone comments on...

Isn’t this about the time someone comments on British manufacturing quality?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,613
Posted By sd5782

Interesting reading comments here. I spent many...

Interesting reading comments here. I spent many decades on my old Super Sport and it slipped my mind what length the Ashtabula cranks were. I measured and they were 6.75”. Hmmm, that comes out to 171...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 03:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 255
Posted By sd5782

This one looks like one from an 85 Ironman.

This one looks like one from an 85 Ironman.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 01:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By sd5782

Interesting comment by mpetry912 on the welded...

Interesting comment by mpetry912 on the welded spindle. I knew it was hollow, so I took a look. One could see an increased inner diameter in the center section of the spindle. The outside ends were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 05:08 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 604
Posted By sd5782

Maybe

No expert, so a few pics of an early one that came on a 1974 bicycle I bought last fall.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 07:30 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,838
Posted By sd5782

And I believe I read that Schwinn didn’t even...

And I believe I read that Schwinn didn’t even catalog their first Japanese bike; the nice 1973 World Voyager. It seems they were unsure how it would go over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 12:36 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 341
Posted By sd5782

Version I saw previously

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 09:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,304
Posted By sd5782

Kind of interesting discussion on this. I’ve...

Kind of interesting discussion on this. I’ve always found it to be a try it and see, and adjust if possible. After recently acquiring a very early Phil wheel set, this is something to look into. OLD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 05:35 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,304
Posted By sd5782

Whoa, not much clearance on that one. On the 1974...

Whoa, not much clearance on that one. On the 1974 Campania that had the Phil I don’t recall it being that close when I took off the stock 5 speed Suntour. I seem to remember nothing unusual looking...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-30-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,195
Posted By sd5782

The thing is, these are nice riders. Frame angles...

The thing is, these are nice riders. Frame angles give a nice feel. Set up as an upright 1X makes a nice ride too. One of mine is set up as a 1X7 for a casual neighborhood rider.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,304
Posted By sd5782

I just measured or tried to measure a Phil Wood...

I just measured or tried to measure a Phil Wood hub that came on a 1974 bicycle. As close as I could observe it was about 31.5-32mm to locknut. Kinda hard to be too exact with the two different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 08:26 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,838
Posted By sd5782

As stated, the numbers of top end ones imported...

As stated, the numbers of top end ones imported were probably few. People weren’t ready for a high quality Japanese bike. Like cars, they accepted mid quality ones and then eventually we saw more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-29-24, 11:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,195
Posted By sd5782

It’s only valuable to relics like us. A buyer...

It’s only valuable to relics like us. A buyer would look at all the parts they needed to get it up and going and buy a complete other bike.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 11:42 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,817
Posted By sd5782

I got one of the cheap Amazon tension meters a...

I got one of the cheap Amazon tension meters a year or so ago, and I find it helpful. I am usually just doing used wheels. I like it for getting things a bit more consistent. Checking older wheels I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 05:51 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 531
Posted By sd5782

As mentioned earlier, you better check your axle...

As mentioned earlier, you better check your axle cones before you go too far. I have one that shifts quite nicely on a 1983 Peugeot. I will look at it sometime, but I believe I put a Shimano UG chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 05:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 449
Posted By sd5782

I’m with Mark here or even slightly less. I’ve...

I’m with Mark here or even slightly less. I’ve not done loads, but when my beam type torque wrench starts getting to 250 inch/lbs it just seems tight. Things almost feel like the aluminum is going to...
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