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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 10:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 396
Posted By Hondo6

Same here. MicroShift has publicly stated that...

Same here. MicroShift has publicly stated that MicroNew is a different company, the products are not the same, and has indicated that MicroNew is counterfeiting Microshift designs.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By Hondo6

This thread is quite new. I have no idea - nor...

This thread is quite new. I have no idea - nor do I particularly care - if/when he installed ceramic bearings in his bike. I don't recall him indicating anywhere above if/when he actually installed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By Hondo6

Do whatever you like with your bike and your $$$....

Do whatever you like with your bike and your $$$. Just don't complain if the decision turns out to be a bad one.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 09:11 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By Hondo6

I don't. But you asked "What's not to like?" -...

I don't. But you asked "What's not to like?" - so I answered that question.

No perfect solutions exist. In life, there are only trade-offs between imperfect solutions optimizing different things.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 08:43 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 927
Posted By Hondo6

Um, maybe paying a substantial price difference...

Um, maybe paying a substantial price difference to get a miniscule gain that is likely not even noticeable and might not be even readily measurable?

For non-cartridge bearings (the classic "cup...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-17-24, 08:13 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,062
Posted By Hondo6

Out of curiosity, if you don't mind: just what is...

Out of curiosity, if you don't mind: just what is the pin/hole diameter on the tool for removing that particular Campagnolo part?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 547
Posted By Hondo6

Must have been one helluva crash to bend the top...

Must have been one helluva crash to bend the top tube like that!

(Yes, I'm joking. :))
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-24, 08:58 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 5,339
Posted By Hondo6

Haven't owned either of these, but I found them...

Haven't owned either of these, but I found them both particularly easy on the eyes. Photos courtesy of Michael Sweatman and his absolutely excellent Disraeli Gears...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-08-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 295
Posted By Hondo6

Pretty sure it's a Regina valve. ...

Pretty sure it's a Regina valve.

https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Regina_valves

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Valve_stem
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3,591
Views: 457,849
Posted By Hondo6

One owns a dog, but one makes friends with a cat....

One owns a dog, but one makes friends with a cat.

May your new friendship last many, many years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 2,056
Posted By Hondo6

Perhaps an early-to-mid-1990s 3Rensho?

Perhaps an early-to-mid-1990s 3Rensho?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,413
Posted By Hondo6

I guess you could arguably qualify for a Teledyne...

I guess you could arguably qualify for a Teledyne Titan or Litespeed tatoo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,413
Posted By Hondo6

Ouch - and all too familiar. Sorry to hear about...

Ouch - and all too familiar. Sorry to hear about the ruined vacation/tour, and best wishes for a speedy recovery.

A similar injury approaching 3 decades ago was due to my last (knock on wood)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-08-24, 06:52 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 463
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: depending on type, a headset and bottom...

FWIW: depending on type, a headset and bottom bracket could easily weigh around 400g combined - which appears to be roughly the weight difference between the two frames in question. If the Mercia's...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 477
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: a Tange square taper bottom bracket is...

FWIW: a Tange square taper bottom bracket is another option. Tange has a very good reputation for producing highly reliable products.

The Tange BB-3912 and BB-3922 currently appear to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 14,049
Posted By Hondo6

The link Andrew quoted is a non-secure HTTP link....

The link Andrew quoted is a non-secure HTTP link. However, Bike Forums automatically converts non-secure HTTP to secure HTTP.

Unfortunately, the site hosting that link apparently doesn't support...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 01:02 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 370
Posted By Hondo6

FWIW: relatively comprehensive Shimano...

FWIW: relatively comprehensive Shimano specifications from 2004-05 through 2023-24 can be found at this link (https://productinfo.shimano.com/en/archive).

Edited to add: according to the 2023-2024...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-24, 12:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 507
Posted By Hondo6

OP: if you haven't seen this and don't have much...

OP: if you haven't seen this and don't have much experience with one-piece (AKA Ashtabula) cranks, this link (https://www.sheldonbrown.com/opc.html) might be of help.

Best of luck.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 02:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 666
Posted By Hondo6

Interesting. The cage's shape appears to be...

Interesting.

The cage's shape appears to be that of the 2nd style 4600 (https://www.disraeligears.co.uk/site/suntour_gt_derailleur_4600_2nd_style.html). However, the adjuster screws have the 1st...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 630
Posted By Hondo6

What's being requested is a photo of the bike...

What's being requested is a photo of the bike similar to your top photo above, but showing the other side of the bike. The top photo shows the full non-drive side of the bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3,591
Views: 457,849
Posted By Hondo6

Your Lotus has received a cat-scan.

Your Lotus has received a cat-scan.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 08:45 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,172
Posted By Hondo6

Yep. US Patent 5095770, which didn't expire...

Yep. US Patent 5095770, which didn't expire until 2010. Per Wikipedia, Cane Creek was the owner of the patent.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,571
Posted By Hondo6

I'd guess it's proportionally about the same...

I'd guess it's proportionally about the same number, percentage-wise, as the number who claim that a too-large rear sprocket is the problem without bothering to check the RD's published...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 06:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 300
Posted By Hondo6

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's...

If those shifters were indeed part of Shimano's Light Action SIS line, they're likely the SL-S434. These were made in both 6- and 7-speed variants.

Unfortunately, based on Shimano's EV for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 10:58 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 160
Posted By Hondo6

A limited number (mostly the plastic variety)...

A limited number (mostly the plastic variety) seem to be available currently on "that auction site".
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-04-24, 10:34 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 761
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe",...

OP: you indicated you were touring in "Europe", but didn't say where. The "where" may prove important.

I seem to remember Bike Gremlin saying on his website that Campagnolo components/parts are...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-02-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By Hondo6

Pic assist: NDS photo (no DS photo currently...

Pic assist:

NDS photo (no DS photo currently uploaded):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 06:35 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 3,564
Posted By Hondo6

Not sure I'd agree totally with the bolded...

Not sure I'd agree totally with the bolded statement. If I recall correctly, Shimano's Uniglide and it's associated freehub came out in the late 1970s - though it took a while for it to become widely...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-01-24, 06:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 727
Posted By Hondo6

OP: welcome to Bike Forums. The restrictions...

OP: welcome to Bike Forums.

The restrictions on posting pictures and URLs, the limit of 5 posts per day, and no ability to use PMs for brand-new accounts are anti-spam measures. They're apparently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 365
Posted By Hondo6

I've had good luck with both SRAM and KMC quick...

I've had good luck with both SRAM and KMC quick links.

FWIW: the KMC 10- and 11-speed varieties come in "reusable" and "non-reusable" varieties. I use the "reusable" variety, but use a new one...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:57 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 895
Posted By Hondo6

I see it as more "belt and suspenders" protection...

I see it as more "belt and suspenders" protection in case of unexpected water intrusion that isn't noticed for a while. Unfortunately, that only helps keep the bearing balls from corroding and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,568
Posted By Hondo6

I noticed a number of threads yesterday that...

I noticed a number of threads yesterday that seemed to be having picture issues. Seems to be solved now, though. Now, getting back on-topic (no warnings required for link):
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-24, 11:25 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 895
Posted By Hondo6

Bingo. Grade 25 bearing balls are cheap if...

Bingo. Grade 25 bearing balls are cheap if bought in moderate or larger quantity. They are also available in stainless - which as I recall, weren't that much more when I needed another batch.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 667
Posted By Hondo6

OK. Just wanted to make sure you knew about and...

OK. Just wanted to make sure you knew about and were prepared for that possibility.

I'd personally try adding 2mm to each side first. That way, you shouldn't (in theory) need to re-dish the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-24, 10:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 667
Posted By Hondo6

OP: you indicated above that you're "asking noob...

OP: you indicated above that you're "asking noob questions".

Not trying to be insulting, but I'll ask an obvious question anyway - you did measure your frame's dropout spacing and your "new"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 09:06 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,422,070
Posted By Hondo6

Ran across this auction listing for a NOS pair of...

Ran across this auction listing for a NOS pair of 3Rensho pedal straps in red.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/126396007633

Auction closes on Mon at 11:11PM EDT; listing has "Make Offer" enabled....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:08 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,217
Posted By Hondo6

Sounds like you're all set, then. Enjoy!

Sounds like you're all set, then. Enjoy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 02:06 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,217
Posted By Hondo6

There are a small number of Suntour Superbe stems...

There are a small number of Suntour Superbe stems listed on "that auction site". But they're all pretty pricey - and all in east Asia.

A decent fallback might be a late 70s/early 80s Dia Compe...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,217
Posted By Hondo6

Your bikes and your trip, so your call. And I'm...

Your bikes and your trip, so your call. And I'm certainly the wrong one to ask which would go over better in Japan.

Personally, I think bringing an Eroica-compliant 3Rensho back "home" to Eroica...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-24, 06:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,217
Posted By Hondo6

You . . . incredibly . . . lucky . . . b@xterd....

You . . . incredibly . . . lucky . . . b@xterd. :) By all accounts, 3Rensho is one of - if not the - best of the classic Japanese steel frames. And the components are among the best of the era.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 270
Posted By Hondo6

One caution, OP. I'm certainly no Campagnolo...

One caution, OP.

I'm certainly no Campagnolo expert, but I understand Campagnolo uses ISO taper on their square taper BBs. If you end up using a replacement BB having a JIS taper, that will alter...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 08:28 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,947
Posted By Hondo6

Yeah, you're right. Brain cramp on my part,...

Yeah, you're right. Brain cramp on my part, hopefully due to a combination of being tired and old eyes.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 07:25 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 9,947
Posted By Hondo6

Pretty sure the BB in icemilkcoffee 's post...

Pretty sure the BB in icemilkcoffee 's post above doesn't have a spindle - it appears to be for a GRX/Hollowtech2/other kind of 24mm diameter spindle crankset having the crank spindle permanently...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-27-24, 02:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 388
Posted By Hondo6

OP: welcome to Bike Forums. Photos of the...

OP: welcome to Bike Forums.

Photos of the rear of the bike (from both sides), the rear brake, and the crankset would help greatly in diagnosis. If there are any new or strange scuff marks on the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-23-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,096
Posted By Hondo6

Nice. :) I actually thought about posting...

Nice. :)

I actually thought about posting something like, "Two or three hundred $ per set." But I decided that would be too groan-inducing, so I didn't.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 02:12 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,792
Posted By Hondo6

You're most welcome. Thought I remembered...

You're most welcome. Thought I remembered reading that at Retrogrouch, and I guess my memory isn't totally shot. Yet. :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 11:59 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 1,792
Posted By Hondo6

According to this article on the Retrogrouch...

According to this article on the Retrogrouch website (https://bikeretrogrouch.blogspot.com/2014/01/classic-tubes-tange-and-ishiwata.html), that quote has been attributed to Tom Kellogg during the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-24, 06:34 AM
Replies: 150
Views: 13,568
Posted By Hondo6

IMO posting images that might be interpreted as...

IMO posting images that might be interpreted as being sexually suggestive, or somehow otherwise NSFW, is probably not a "good thing". Maybe post a link - along with a "possibly NSFW" warning -...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-22-24, 06:06 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,149
Posted By Hondo6

My guess is that will happen a few years after...

My guess is that will happen a few years after world peace has been achieved.

Of course, I could be wrong. It might take many decades afterwards. :)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-21-24, 07:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 622
Posted By Hondo6

Since the OP's profile gives a location of "down...

Since the OP's profile gives a location of "down under" - e.g., Australia - this link might be of a bit more use to him/her (shipping US/AUS and vice versa as I recall is pretty steep):
...
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