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06-01-24, 11:09 AM
Replies: 61
Views: 15,677
Posted By Narhay

I had little faith when I saw the original...

I had little faith when I saw the original pictures but I'm a believer now. Well done.
05-11-24, 08:11 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 27,557
Posted By Narhay

Don't happen to have any simplex retrofriction...

Don't happen to have any simplex retrofriction shifter springs?
03-08-24, 01:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Narhay

Thanks for the IDs. The stay straightener makes...

Thanks for the IDs. The stay straightener makes sense now. Somehow I don't see a use case for that for me.
03-08-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Narhay

While I'm at it the tool on the left is a BB...

While I'm at it the tool on the left is a BB facer BFS-1 without the cutter but I could not figure out what the one on the right was. Some kind of die holder?

https://i.imgur.com/iMc4nPt.jpeg
03-08-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 542
Posted By Narhay

Park FT-4 instructions and rim puller ID

I recently purchased two of these Park FT-4 and wondering if anyone has the instructions for use.

https://i.imgur.com/5naQby6.jpeg

Unfortunately I didn't win this rim puller but was curious...
02-17-24, 04:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 725
Posted By Narhay

My 1975 is the same colour and Reynolds decal....

My 1975 is the same colour and Reynolds decal. Parts that are present appear to be original.
11-23-23, 11:13 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 446
Posted By Narhay

Shimano M064 spd shoe successor

My 10 year old Shimano M064 spd shoes are slowly nearing end of life. I have slightly wider feet and they've been comfortable since day one. I know they were basic and cheap but they've been great...
10-12-23, 02:48 PM
Replies: 435
Views: 27,869
Posted By Narhay

Nice to be remembered. I've stopped in a few...

Nice to be remembered. I've stopped in a few times but I've been working through a backlog of parts to be cleaned and catalogued instead of buying new projects and a backyard renovation that has...
10-12-23, 02:56 AM
Replies: 435
Views: 27,869
Posted By Narhay

Very close indeed. Yours has wraparound stays...

Very close indeed. Yours has wraparound stays whereas mine didn't.
06-27-23, 05:14 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,135
Posted By Narhay

26.4 should be correct. Ensure the seatpost hole...

26.4 should be correct. Ensure the seatpost hole isn't warped or ovaled and the seat lug ears aren't caved in.
06-17-23, 03:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Narhay

It's not catalogue correct but they are...

It's not catalogue correct but they are functional improvements, I can ride it today and still put my kids through school.

Most of my C&V has little modern touches here and there because I ride...
06-17-23, 02:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Narhay

The headset is a modern Campagnolo Record. It was...

The headset is a modern Campagnolo Record. It was the only one I had on hand that the crown race fit nicely.

The brake holes were a bit mangled by a previous user of the bike so a recessed front...
06-17-23, 11:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 638
Posted By Narhay

1963 Schwinn Paramount

1963 Schwinn Paramount

https://i.imgur.com/lyKVpwD.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/ZxvOvoa.jpeg
https://i.imgur.com/aCKya8x.jpegMost early 1970s Nuovo Record with a Bottecchia 1970s reproduction early...
06-14-23, 10:50 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,799
Posted By Narhay

I am going through, box by box, all the...

I am going through, box by box, all the unfinished projects in my bike room. These wheels had been laced but not tensioned, dished or trued. I finished them up yesterday.

The rim brake track is...
06-13-23, 09:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 685
Posted By Narhay

The silver is a matte silver.

The silver is a matte silver.
03-22-23, 09:02 PM
Replies: 249
Views: 22,911
Posted By Narhay

Sounds like this year's challenge is in good...

Sounds like this year's challenge is in good hands. Good luck everyone.
01-28-23, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 769
Posted By Narhay

Los Angeles

I'm visiting Sierra Madre at the end of February and wondering if anyone had recommendations for ride routes or C&V bikes to look at in and around the area.

Brother in law has a modern Specialized...
09-25-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 15,621
Posted By Narhay

https://i.imgur.com/tbV4BlX.jpeg It's been a...

https://i.imgur.com/tbV4BlX.jpeg

It's been a long time coming but this one is almost complete.
08-16-22, 06:41 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 46,050
Posted By Narhay

Summer is my busy time of year. I'll review all...

Summer is my busy time of year. I'll review all 500 posts and make some insightful comments when I find the time.
08-14-22, 06:03 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,925
Posted By Narhay

It's just a little thing but I'm sure they can...

It's just a little thing but I'm sure they can appreciate how one small part makes or breaks a project.
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Narhay

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/203962991623?hash=item2f7d...

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/203962991623?hash=item2f7d244407:g:yJsAAOSwqm1iin1s

If one is looking for good quality flatbar friction shifters then they tend to go around $100 with shipping.
Replies: 7
Views: 584
Posted By Narhay

The shifters alone go for almost $100 CAD all...

The shifters alone go for almost $100 CAD all day.

I've sold a couple sets and gotten about $300 out of them.
07-30-22, 03:16 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 46,050
Posted By Narhay

Yes forthcoming. 14th hour.

Yes forthcoming. 14th hour.
07-22-22, 02:40 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 46,050
Posted By Narhay

I'm awarding bonus mileage of 7.5km

I'm awarding bonus mileage of 7.5km
07-22-22, 12:44 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 3,148
Posted By Narhay

It is easier to clean the cup and place bearings...

It is easier to clean the cup and place bearings and grease out of the frame. If it was installed properly once then it can be installed again. Who says the initial installer did a better job than...
07-18-22, 06:23 PM
Replies: 484
Views: 46,050
Posted By Narhay

5 more days or thereabouts.

5 more days or thereabouts.
07-14-22, 05:08 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 4,949
Posted By Narhay

It would have been nice to have the same tires...

It would have been nice to have the same tires and gear range.
07-02-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 46,050
Posted By Narhay

I've redone your math for you. Old stem and used...

I've redone your math for you. Old stem and used cables, chain and housing estimates were generous. Get some tires.
07-02-22, 05:45 AM
Replies: 484
Views: 46,050
Posted By Narhay

3 more weeks!

3 more weeks!
06-28-22, 12:02 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,088
Posted By Narhay

At $550 plus shipping there's more than enough...

At $550 plus shipping there's more than enough meat on the bone to prove the point.
06-27-22, 09:12 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 3,684
Posted By Narhay

The O of HOMES ...

The O of HOMES

https://i.imgur.com/gYeL5KQ.jpeghttps://i.imgur.com/gYeL5KQ.jpeg

https://i.imgur.com/mPXGsdQ.jpeg
06-27-22, 09:07 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 842
Posted By Narhay

Thunder Bay is about 900km or 560 miles to the...

Thunder Bay is about 900km or 560 miles to the closest hole in the ground in Quebec where he might have a chance at saving a few bucks on some Molson Dry.
06-27-22, 08:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 3,979
Posted By Narhay

I also don't love the paint but it is too nice to...

I also don't love the paint but it is too nice to spend the cash. Invest in something instead.
06-27-22, 08:09 AM
Replies: 179
Views: 10,088
Posted By Narhay

Selling a bike on eBay is a fairly involved...

Selling a bike on eBay is a fairly involved process between the photographing, listing, feedback, packing, shipping, liabilities, etc . If one needs to come here and ask for a price and expects an...
06-22-22, 02:54 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,103
Posted By Narhay

Some jealous individual had to call out the bent...

Some jealous individual had to call out the bent fork :)
06-22-22, 01:45 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,103
Posted By Narhay

It is probably the horizontal reference pipe on...

It is probably the horizontal reference pipe on the fence and angle of the shot but doesn't it seem like the front is riding high? The fork plane seems ok.
06-20-22, 05:19 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 5,557
Posted By Narhay

Seems like you're semi local. It is pretty flat...

Seems like you're semi local. It is pretty flat around here so I find myself in the 52 and 4 smallest gears in the rear of a 6 speed almost all the time. I usually only drop to the 42 when there's an...
06-16-22, 05:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 822
Posted By Narhay

The cable guide may be too far up the downtube as...

The cable guide may be too far up the downtube as well. Slide it down further toward the BB.

Otherwise you'll have the cable rubbing on the back of the seat tube.
06-15-22, 05:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,777
Posted By Narhay

Make sure you remove freewheels first. Toss...

Make sure you remove freewheels first.

Toss any steel wheels unless very early (50s)...their spokes and hubs are likely similar quality.

Open the marginal quality hubs and see if the cones or...
06-12-22, 09:13 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,800
Posted By Narhay

The Rocky Mountain Hammer I was working on today...

The Rocky Mountain Hammer I was working on today has only one cantilever post hole. I guess that's where the adjustability comes in.
06-12-22, 07:48 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,353
Posted By Narhay

An hour of cut and polish would really be night...

An hour of cut and polish would really be night and day in this situation.
Replies: 3
Views: 304
Posted By Narhay

Stuck seatpost, bad paint, mismatched...

Stuck seatpost, bad paint, mismatched wheels...$75 is a good price but those detract from the bike.
06-07-22, 06:59 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 2,796
Posted By Narhay

https://i.imgur.com/BgwsGE3.jpeg I put a...

https://i.imgur.com/BgwsGE3.jpeg

I put a full m732 set of XT on this rockhopper of mine. It came with LX. I don't think I kept anything except frame, fork, stem and seatpost clamp qr.
06-06-22, 07:49 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,667
Posted By Narhay

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

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/580x435/80-img_20220605_155827_01_45d5d8451c97146d2051dd4550c9ed125b6a3f0a.jpg

The green fuji in the back is a much nicer bicycle. Someone...
06-03-22, 04:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 915
Posted By Narhay

If you could bend axles with just your upper body...

If you could bend axles with just your upper body then you should be considering a career at the circus.
Replies: 19
Views: 835
Posted By Narhay

I have the tools and the bulk consumables enough...

I have the tools and the bulk consumables enough that I could turn that bike around for about $50 assuming those tires are newer. For someone that doesn't have boxes and boxes of parts it would take...
06-01-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,476
Posted By Narhay

Nice to read about Sandbanks and Scarborough. ...

Nice to read about Sandbanks and Scarborough.

I would have been hard pressed to keep the reflectors but I do enjoy the intent behind the restoration.
05-30-22, 04:34 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,663
Posted By Narhay

My Mercier 300 has a shim of Carlsberg in the...

My Mercier 300 has a shim of Carlsberg in the crown race too. Vive le Danemark.
05-24-22, 06:14 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,919
Posted By Narhay

Very enterprising. The closest to an ovalized...

Very enterprising. The closest to an ovalized seat tube I've come was some pinched lug ears that I massaged outwards with a seatpost.


What are your build plans with this one?
05-17-22, 11:53 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 4,663
Posted By Narhay

I meant to say cut the front hanger bit off its...

I meant to say cut the front hanger bit off its washer and braze it to the front serrated washer. I don't know about strength but it wouldn't add the extra washer height.
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