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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 01:00 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 401
Posted By smoothness

Mild rant: It's ridiculous how Grant is...

Mild rant:

It's ridiculous how Grant is fully willing to make gigantic-size frames and 170-173-178 cranks...but refuses to believe that shorter individuals also need proportionately-sized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-24, 12:41 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 588
Posted By smoothness

To add to the list of "surfacants that don't eat...

To add to the list of "surfacants that don't eat aluminum," I present to you Simple Green: Aviation & Precision Cleaner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-24, 08:22 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,530
Posted By smoothness

Do you mean to say that you dimpled the exterior...

Do you mean to say that you dimpled the exterior of the chain stay with your machine vise and tubing block? Was this so that the front derailleur would not hit it while shifting?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-26-24, 10:06 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,822
Posted By smoothness

abdon I have a small pile of...

abdon I have a small pile of rockhopper/stumpjumper/750s and other small frames that could suit your daughter's needs. I also know a few other people who are of similar height who have their own...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-05-24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 404
Posted By smoothness

Hey r0ckh0und , I'm pretty sure I have either the...

Hey r0ckh0und , I'm pretty sure I have either the deerhead cranks or the Takagi substitute in 170mm - they both came in half-step configurations, correct? Do you have any 165mm or shorter Shimano...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-24, 06:54 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,089
Posted By smoothness

Same rules apply for handlebar tape. Depending...

Same rules apply for handlebar tape.
Depending on atmosphere, EVA foam can either desiccate or turn into melty goo.
Uncoated cork or cotton would probably be okay. I cannot say what would happen if...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 01:17 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 3,089
Posted By smoothness

For those of you who are hanging your bicycles...

For those of you who are hanging your bicycles via frame or rim (especially for a semi-permanent installation): I sincerely suggest that you put some sort of interface between the dissimilar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 747
Posted By smoothness

If you're going to use this bicycle for commuter...

If you're going to use this bicycle for commuter duty, or just tooling around in a metro area, I suggest you get a nice rigid fork with some braze-ons/"bottle mounts." While the suspension is nice...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-02-23, 12:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 831
Posted By smoothness

Hi Bert, I have a front, and possibly a rear...

Hi Bert,

I have a front, and possibly a rear hub that match your description (or the other way around.) Do you have a specific model number/skewer style in mind?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 251
Posted By smoothness

i've fit a number of small humans with helmets in...

i've fit a number of small humans with helmets in my professional/private life.

get skateboard/multi-sport helmets. they cover more of the brain stem, and are much sturdier due to their full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 04:15 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 389
Posted By smoothness

A friend has a tempo as a beater/commuter. I'm...

A friend has a tempo as a beater/commuter. I'm pretty sure they are running cheap 25c nashbar tires (they refuse to buy "nice tires." don't ask, lol.) Most of the "race" frames in that market...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-22, 01:44 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 992
Posted By smoothness

i suggest you take a pic of the worn anodizing...

i suggest you take a pic of the worn anodizing before you attempt to remedy it. some rims (such as the Mavic Open Pro CD models) have splotchy coatings due to the tension on the rim from the spokes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,758
Posted By smoothness

Don't worry about it. You possess the rare...

Don't worry about it. You possess the rare quality of being able to grow up...but not growing old.

Sincerely: a "Xennial"/"Oregon Trail" person

Relevant to the topic:
I do the elbow/handlebar...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-20-22, 11:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 743
Posted By smoothness

Hey Sloar - what crank length/shifter speeds were...

Hey Sloar - what crank length/shifter speeds were you looking for? DM me with the specifics?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-22, 04:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,800
Posted By smoothness

I've seen those huge tektros a couple of times at...

I've seen those huge tektros a couple of times at the local non-profit. As far as I can tell, they were designed for beach cruiser frames. Kind of fitting really - they were veritable boat anchors....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-25-21, 08:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,636
Posted By smoothness

Pfft. No headset! I call shenanigans/the post...

Pfft. No headset! I call shenanigans/the post title a misnomer. Impressive collection otherwise. GLWS!
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-26-21, 11:45 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,382
Posted By smoothness

After iab gets first pick, I'm interested in...

After iab gets first pick, I'm interested in buying an aluminum one as well. PM me whenever :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-21, 11:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,548
Posted By smoothness

Bad News: It'll likely be a futile effort to...

Bad News: It'll likely be a futile effort to clean off that crown race without doing abrasive/chemical damage.

Good News: You can definitely remove that crown race. Take a brand new carbide blade...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-21, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,287
Posted By smoothness

I'm sorta surprised that you felt the lye did not...

I'm sorta surprised that you felt the lye did not work. What was your ratio of lye to water?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-15-21, 04:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 767
Posted By smoothness

I have several 559 forks of various steerer...

I have several 559 forks of various steerer lengths; most are tange/better, and at least one of them has mid-blade eyelets for racks. LMK?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 11:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,045
Posted By smoothness

a possibly helpful suggestion: find out if there...

a possibly helpful suggestion: find out if there is an established Maker-Space nearby; there's likely to be someone with a frame jig or some knowledge of how to braze properly.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-21, 11:35 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 17,707
Posted By smoothness

Late to the game, but I've a Zunow that's full...

Late to the game, but I've a Zunow that's full Tange Prestige. I'll take a full shot and upload it when I get the chance.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-21, 12:57 AM
Replies: 10,549
Views: 1,588,981
Posted By smoothness

did the future owner specifically request those...

did the future owner specifically request those drops? bc as a person of smaller stature...those bars are ginormous.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-21, 01:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,077
Posted By smoothness

Loctite 247 is primarily designed for threaded...

Loctite 247 is primarily designed for threaded applications; for a press-fit or slip-fit, you might have better luck using the appropriate green loctite.

I have accidentally done your experiment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-21, 01:42 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,730
Posted By smoothness

can you take a picture of your broken front...

can you take a picture of your broken front derailleur next to a "regular" road front derailleur? i'm not familiar with the high-stepper, but i'm sure that a suitable replacement could be found.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-21, 06:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,843
Posted By smoothness

I would highly advise using 26.0 bars in a 26.4...

I would highly advise using 26.0 bars in a 26.4 stem without a shim. Even when used with matching bars and torqued correctly, compression-wedge "bolt-less" stems are known to squeak, if not slip...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
11-20-20, 12:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 705
Posted By smoothness

I may have a set or two of those. How much does...

I may have a set or two of those. How much does it cost to ship a brake-sized box across the border?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-06-20, 09:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,167
Posted By smoothness

are you looking for a particular model? i'm...

are you looking for a particular model? i'm pretty sure I have at least four bare hubs and/or wheels with said hubs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-20, 02:07 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,360
Posted By smoothness

If you were able to use your levers in the past...

If you were able to use your levers in the past without a ferrule, it's most likely because the ends were properly "finished" with a bench grinder to be flat at the ends. If you don't have one, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-20, 12:41 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,306
Posted By smoothness

This is unfortunately the problem that many...

This is unfortunately the problem that many people have to account for when trying to get a 700c onto a 27" cantilever frame. I have found that the brake posts are often too high relative to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,306
Posted By smoothness

check if mini-v brakes will give you lower...

check if mini-v brakes will give you lower adjustment. I don't think you've got enough purchase on the rim with those jagwires at the lowest slot.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-17-20, 01:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 627
Posted By smoothness

I've sent you a PM.

I've sent you a PM.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-17-20, 01:55 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 621
Posted By smoothness

I'm curious - was this sold as a specific stem +...

I'm curious - was this sold as a specific stem + bar + suede combo?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-17-20, 01:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 934
Posted By smoothness

If OP decides to take you up on the offer, I'll...

If OP decides to take you up on the offer, I'll donate an 8s compatible hub. I think I have a few extras.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-10-20, 11:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,181
Posted By smoothness

i've got a set of OG deore, and a set of...

i've got a set of OG deore, and a set of specialized flag. i think 170 for deore, all sizes but 165 for the flag. lmk.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
03-25-20, 01:49 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,093
Posted By smoothness

A suggestion for those who wish to list multiple components:

Hopefully many of you are staying at home, especially those at risk to COVID-19. For those who have been deemed an essential service: please stay safe, and thank you for what you are doing.

Now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-20, 11:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,168
Posted By smoothness

This might seem like a really dumb question, but...

This might seem like a really dumb question, but i've never been to Eroica. My apologies in advance. From my understanding, they're big about only allowing "period-correct" bicycles ride. Would such...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,569
Posted By smoothness

Did you try bending it with sand? I've heard it...

Did you try bending it with sand? I've heard it works pretty well in supporting the walls while bending. I've only used such knowledge with copper pipes ;D.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
12-31-19, 06:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 985
Posted By smoothness

I've a Silca Impero that should be longer than...

I've a Silca Impero that should be longer than 18"; I haven't measured it. DM me if you're interested.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-20-19, 12:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By smoothness

Thanks for measuring it for me! I keep...

Thanks for measuring it for me! I keep forgetting to measure it when i work on bicycles -_-;;. I've a striking suspicion that it's a bit short though.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-19-19, 06:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,996
Posted By smoothness

whoops - sorry about that. that's the right...

whoops - sorry about that. that's the right size. what size mixte would you be looking for?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-19, 08:01 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,502
Posted By smoothness

He's just not getting the "receptive" audience...

He's just not getting the "receptive" audience that he thought he was going to get. Cars are safer, more reliable, and last a hell of a lot longer. Bicycles companies have realized that only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-19, 09:16 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 10,502
Posted By smoothness

You're most likely not the primary demographic of...

You're most likely not the primary demographic of any bicycle company at this point. Companies need to revamp their product lines, no matter how storied their past. Without moving forward with...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-11-19, 09:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By smoothness

I'll have to check the length as it's fairly...

I'll have to check the length as it's fairly short. what's the distance between the rail clamp and the minimum insertion line?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-10-19, 01:30 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By smoothness

Cool. Let me know.

Cool. Let me know.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-08-19, 09:49 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,273
Posted By smoothness

More or less a month bump. Still looking for a...

More or less a month bump. Still looking for a 26.0mm seat post. Same parameters as first post. Up for trade: all the stuff I don't need, which includes stems, wheels, hubs, frames, et. al.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-19, 10:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 7,030
Posted By smoothness

Wera and other "nice" tool companies make Hex...

Wera and other "nice" tool companies make Hex keys with extra short "short" ends; they are invaluable in situations like these. I would also like to call out merziac for casually flashing a lined...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-26-19, 08:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 901
Posted By smoothness

I have a 115mm (measured 3 times) that's a bit...

I have a 115mm (measured 3 times) that's a bit different than the others - the clamp diameter is 27mm. According to Sheldon Brown (RIP), it's an obsolete standard called "Titan." You could use any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 08:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,744
Posted By smoothness

challenge accepted! the image is protected...

challenge accepted!

the image is protected by several "fake" layers; if you read through the page code (and know what to look for), you can find the original SRC link pretty quickly.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 10,829
Posted By smoothness

A thing that many shade-tree bicycle mechanics...

A thing that many shade-tree bicycle mechanics tend to overlook.

When meeting people looking for new bicycles, I've found a very common issue is that they "don't feel right/don't like their...
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