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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 08:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 687
Posted By icemilkcoffee

What if you get the frame powder coated, and then...

What if you get the frame powder coated, and then spray-can it with a clear spray. Would that look like the depth of a liquid paint job?
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-19-24, 08:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 370
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I strongly doubt the kitchen fumes did anything...

I strongly doubt the kitchen fumes did anything bad to your bike. Just wipe down everything that looks like mechanisms with WD40, and then lube the chain with chain lube. That's it.
If the bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 345
Posted By icemilkcoffee

First you have to find out if it is a freewheel...

First you have to find out if it is a freewheel hub or a freehub hub. If it has a freehub, it is compatiable with all 8-10 speed Shimano style hubs.
Next pull the wheel out and check the dropout...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 581
Posted By icemilkcoffee

If you only needed a little bit more clearance,...

If you only needed a little bit more clearance, you could try pulling the axle further back into the drop out. BTW is the drop out adjusting screw missing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 10:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 166
Posted By icemilkcoffee

A junky department store MTB with no wheels. The...

A junky department store MTB with no wheels. The other one I can't even make it out to be a bike.
Unless you regularly sell stuffs at the flea market, I see no reason to bid on this unit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 204
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Venmo and Paypal are both fine. Anyways you are...

Venmo and Paypal are both fine. Anyways you are the seller. You are the one holding the goods. The buyer is the one who should be worried about being cheated.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:38 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 687
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Come on! The puke green is Raleigh's iconic...

Come on! The puke green is Raleigh's iconic signature color. Save the puke green!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 02:17 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,598
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Are all three main tubes ovalized in the middle?...

Are all three main tubes ovalized in the middle? The ovalization is pretty subtle but it's a fun detail nonetheless.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 01:52 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 775
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I like the silver rims a lot more than the old...

I like the silver rims a lot more than the old black rims! How come you didn't re-use those Grand Bois hubs?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,156
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Retrogrouch is a fine thing, but wearing sandals...

Retrogrouch is a fine thing, but wearing sandals and not wearing helmets, is taking that contrarianism way too far.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 09:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 192
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Post a picture of your bike to your gallery: ...

Post a picture of your bike to your gallery:
https://www.bikeforums.net/g/user/581985
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 420
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The Golden Colorado shop is amazing. He manages...

The Golden Colorado shop is amazing. He manages to hoard all the good stuff- complete anniversary groupsets and complete toolsets!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-24, 08:49 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 486
Posted By icemilkcoffee

What is the rear dropout spacing on these 728/720...

What is the rear dropout spacing on these 728/720 frames?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 412
Posted By icemilkcoffee

On my Miyata 610, I did it a different way. I...

On my Miyata 610, I did it a different way. I wrapped the bar tape first (with no cable inside), and then installed the barcons. The cable is completely exposed and outside the tape. It works totally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 03:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 717
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Did it come from Paramount with this paint job,...

Did it come from Paramount with this paint job, or was it a repaint?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Miyata 610 $200 in Fremont ...

Miyata 610 $200 in Fremont
https://images.offerup.com/n9MTfxrZLeFQCl2WJtJ0R2p9O2Q=/1920x1300/6343/6343301ac0af4649a93dcfc9cd39cf4c.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 10:09 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

NOS Schwinn Peloton $1000 in -where else?-...

NOS Schwinn Peloton $1000 in -where else?- Chicago...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 05:50 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Medici $500 in DFW...

Medici $500 in DFW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Pinarello Cyclocross $750 Santa Rosa...

Pinarello Cyclocross $750 Santa Rosa...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-24, 01:16 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Trek 720 $420 in DFW...

Trek 720 $420 in DFW...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 03:53 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Dura Ace groupset $180 in LA ...

Dura Ace groupset $180 in LA
https://images.craigslist.org/00P0P_kojFafZzbq5_0CI0t2_1200x900.jpg
https://losangeles.craigslist.org/lac/bop/d/city-of-industry-vintage-2nd-gen-dura/7775775057.html
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-11-24, 01:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 854
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Seems like you could have gone bigger, Maybe...

Seems like you could have gone bigger, Maybe 38mm, on the tubeless. Tubeless works best on wide tires with low pressure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 12:29 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Team Miyata $399 BIN in IL ...

Team Miyata $399 BIN in IL
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/h8kAAOSw1K9mEuUP/s-l1600.webp
https://www.ebay.com/itm/364841856349

Nishiki Tri-A no bids at $300 in NYC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 04:55 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By icemilkcoffee

The 7 speed freewheel will work, but no 7 speed...

The 7 speed freewheel will work, but no 7 speed brifter, or as far as I know barcon, is compatible with the Dura Ace RD, so you are limited to DT shifting.
If all your bikes are 126mm spaced, then...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 02:41 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,653
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Something is screwy there. Old Schwinns and Ross...

Something is screwy there. Old Schwinns and Ross bikes had 0.833" stems, which is 21.15mm or so. Old french bike had 22.0mm. The Raleigh should have the standard 22.2mm.
Try to stuff a standard...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 02:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 395
Posted By icemilkcoffee

That would be the famed Shimano 600 tri-color...

That would be the famed Shimano 600 tri-color groupset. 2X8
I have zero experience with the 'threadless BB', but 110mm spindle is close enough for a crank designed for 107mm.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 12:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 479
Posted By icemilkcoffee

If all you want to do is to use the tube to...

If all you want to do is to use the tube to compress the tape, then just use an old, easy to mount clincher tire and a regular tube. Mount it on there pump it up and let it sit a few hours, and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 429
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Very interesting. There was a Cambrian explosion...

Very interesting. There was a Cambrian explosion of these beam style bikes back in the 90's, starting with the 1992 Lotus Chris Boardman bike. The Softride came along in the mid 90's. The Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 843
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Dura Ace is nice, but the oddball RD with its...

Dura Ace is nice, but the oddball RD with its oddball pull ratio means there is no interchangeability with other groupsets. The other issue is the oddball hub with the spin-on small cog which is also...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-10-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 479
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Could you at least get one bead onto the rim? If...

Could you at least get one bead onto the rim? If not, then try putting the entire wheel inside the tire, and then use a tire jack to mount the first bead....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 07:38 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Bianchi Randonneur(?) $100 in Reno...

Bianchi Randonneur(?) $100 in Reno...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-09-24, 01:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 536
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Ti has a fairly low potential for galvanic...

Ti has a fairly low potential for galvanic corrosion. The real danger is self-welding when titanium is pressed against titanium
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 10:02 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Univega Gran Tourismo at the Salinas Goodwill...

Univega Gran Tourismo at the Salinas Goodwill store. Current bid is $21.99
https://shopgoodwillimages.azureedge.net/production/75/Items/09-04-2024/dbfe1687-63d2-4165-a447-325a1ba10a12will_09041.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 08:43 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Specialized Expedition $300 in Sacramento ...

Specialized Expedition $300 in Sacramento
https://images.craigslist.org/00M0M_25IMIB9lMf8_0CI0t2_600x450.jpg
https://sacramento.craigslist.org/bik/d/davis-specialized-expedition-1983/7780099679.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

a blurry Ironman $30 in San Gabriel Valley...

a blurry Ironman $30 in San Gabriel Valley...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,441
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Miyata 1200 $125 in Reno...

Miyata 1200 $125 in Reno...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,217
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I just filled the gap in its resting position...

I just filled the gap in its resting position with the shims. I don't think it makes a big difference either way. Any way you shim it, you are going to have to ream and try to pass through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-24, 10:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,217
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I have reamed out a few stems. I've used both a...

I have reamed out a few stems. I've used both a reamer, and a brake cylinder hone. They both work. The reamer makes a more even hole with constant diameter. Either way it will be a time consuming...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-06-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 636
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Just for LOLs you should try to break that rim. ...

Just for LOLs you should try to break that rim. I am guessing you will NOT be able to make it budge with your hands and feet. I am not saying it's safe to ride on. It's toast. But even a toasted...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,438
Posted By icemilkcoffee

That's the problem I ran into with Shimano Dura...

That's the problem I ran into with Shimano Dura Ace/600 stems. They can't clear the tight curves of the newer bars. Frankly on a build like this with a modern groupset, I would run a Cinelli Oyster...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 07:01 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Seems like for 1986, the 610 and 1000 were really...

Seems like for 1986, the 610 and 1000 were really , really similar. Just slightly upgraded derailleurs, cranks, brakes and headset. The chain rings and freewheel are same and the wheels and tires...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-05-24, 06:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By icemilkcoffee

These olders brifters are like that. If you mount...

These olders brifters are like that. If you mount them high enough so they are level and continuous with the ramp part of the bars, then they end up a bit too far away from your hand on the drops....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 06:39 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 1,489
Posted By icemilkcoffee

By itself an electrical cleat positioner is...

By itself an electrical cleat positioner is pointless and idiotic. But what will happen (at least the way I imagine it) , is that it will be combined with the power meter. The computer will analyze...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-05-24, 06:19 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,312
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Amen. E-bikers are our allies when it comes to...

Amen. E-bikers are our allies when it comes to pushing for more bike lanes and bike infrastructure. The more the merrier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 06:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,499
Posted By icemilkcoffee

I think you need to have a theme to guide your...

I think you need to have a theme to guide your wishlist. Easiest theme would just be a complete regular groupset: like Campy Super Record, Shimano Dura Ace or Suntour Superbe. A more advanced theme...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 09:53 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 608
Posted By icemilkcoffee

Very nice. That must be the mid-80's with the...

Very nice. That must be the mid-80's with the mid-fork rack mounts.
The earlier ones did not have that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-04-24, 08:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 523
Posted By icemilkcoffee

There are a fair number of used 1" threaded forks...

There are a fair number of used 1" threaded forks out there. Just keep checking on Ebay.
The main drawback is that no carbon fork has rack or fender eyelets so you can't use the Sequoia for light...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-03-24, 07:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By icemilkcoffee

If the OP has trouble reaching the regular...

If the OP has trouble reaching the regular brifters, then the Gevenalle is not going to work. You essentially have the shift lever in front of the brake lever, forcing you to have to reach further...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-24, 09:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By icemilkcoffee

BTW I don't know if I made it clear in my...

BTW I don't know if I made it clear in my previous post. You can run those 3X9 Sora brifters directly on your 2X9 setup. You will just have some unused clicks in your left brifter. In fact your...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 649
Posted By icemilkcoffee

ST-R3030 has reach adjustment. This is the Sora...

ST-R3030 has reach adjustment.
This is the Sora 3x9 brifters. Note that the Sora 2X9 brifters (ST-R3000) will NOT work. That one has the 11+ Speed pull ratio.
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