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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-21, 01:32 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,124
Posted By rgppgr

I can't help what you perceive and it's clear to...

I can't help what you perceive and it's clear to me. Again lofty and funny. Don't be a jerk on a bike. Can you say the older gentlemen was a jerk? Or are you still going into left field. That must...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-14-21, 10:58 AM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,124
Posted By rgppgr

Thank you for the heart warming story about your...

Thank you for the heart warming story about your 16 yr old. And thanks for the essentials. You paint a very good fictional story of what you perceive. And thanks for the lesson on what to teach....
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-08-21, 01:07 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 13,124
Posted By rgppgr

My 4 grand daughters and I were riding to a play...

My 4 grand daughters and I were riding to a play date when we came to a three way all stop intersection. We were stopped and I saw another solo rider approaching. Older gentleman in full dress coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 08:30 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

That's the seat tube. Frame is 1.9 kgs. with cups...

That's the seat tube. Frame is 1.9 kgs. with cups in the head tube. The fork is 735 grams.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

That is the seat Columbus SL seat tube. The frame...

That is the seat Columbus SL seat tube. The frame with Campy cups still in the head weighs 1.9 kg. The Columbus steer tube front fork weighs 735 grams. I was told this was fairly light weight for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Thank you for the response. I've since found that...

Thank you for the response. I've since found that the Mexican Condor bicycles were earlier than mine which is in the mid 70"s. It may be a private Proteus parts build. All the Condor bikes I've found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-04-21, 09:33 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By rgppgr

Thanks for this picture. Mine is closer to the...

Thanks for this picture. Mine is closer to the right one. Since the bike was purchased in the mid 70's that would make sense. I read some where that the detail of the dove told a lot about dating....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-15-20, 12:20 PM
Replies: 7,960
Views: 972,143
Posted By rgppgr

Viscount

This Viscount came into the Coop and looks all original. It doesn't have the cast aluminum fork. I can't tell what model it is. I need to start looking into this if I'm going to keep it. I see that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-20, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7,960
Views: 972,143
Posted By rgppgr

New Schwinn

We have a new Schwinn Taff at the Lawrence Unchained Coop. The problem is it's missing a cog on the rear 8 speed cassette. Pro rush 13-40. I can't find the gear progression to find which gear is...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-12-20, 09:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

Thanks for all the information. One fixed cup and...

Thanks for all the information. One fixed cup and 11 quarter inch bearings, grease and it's on the road. The guys a mechanic that saves ball bearings. Not one 1/4 inch bearing in the bunch. That...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

Thanks for the parts house. Yes, I have different...

Thanks for the parts house. Yes, I have different outlets for used parts as I live in the KC metro area. The owner is an auto mechanic and has a collection of ball bearings. My thinking is if I find...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 10:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

3 S is on the spindle. Someone told me that...

3 S is on the spindle. Someone told me that putting 11 loose bearings back in was better than having 9 caged ones. True or not?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-05-20, 10:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

Sorry for the "spindle and fixed cup will be OK"....

Sorry for the "spindle and fixed cup will be OK". I meant the adjusting cup. Any way the spindle has 3S on it.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-20, 05:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

I'm thinking the spindle and fixed cup will be...

I'm thinking the spindle and fixed cup will be OK. Because the cup isn't to it's bottom everything is moving right. Including the adjusting cup which will hide any threads left for the lock ring. Not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-20, 04:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

Yes. What Mr. Brown calls a threaded boss with...

Yes. What Mr. Brown calls a threaded boss with nut. I thought about loose bearings and still might go that route. Thanks for the number and size. I'll look for the code. The only hitch is that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

My bad. I didn't know Japanese Raleigh Uptown...

My bad. I didn't know Japanese Raleigh Uptown bikes had more than one type of bottom bracket. It is a square taper JIS type with the threaded boss. It says sealed but the bearings can be serviced...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,666
Posted By rgppgr

Raleigh Bottom Bracket replacement

I'm working on a friends Japan made Raleigh Uptown. The bottom bracket crank side is toasted. It has the threaded bosses for a nut. What is his best bet for a replacement to get it on the road? Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-20, 03:10 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,588
Posted By rgppgr

"Does anyone know who may have made this" is the...

"Does anyone know who may have made this" is the thread. rgppgr is the poster. If this doesn't get you there let me know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-20, 09:46 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,588
Posted By rgppgr

Proteus

I have a frame I'd like you to look at if you would. After some time someone steered me to Proteus. A lot of things fit but I'd like to nail it down. It's my feeling someone ordered parts for this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 06:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By rgppgr

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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I can make out an 09 under this
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 05:51 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By rgppgr

I have nothing on the steer tube but it does have...

I have nothing on the steer tube but it does have Columbus splines. I have a partial on the down tube. Thanks to a member. I'm dating and looking for a manufacture. It looks like an old stamp in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 05:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,359
Posted By rgppgr

Columbus tubing stamps

I'm looking for stamp designs used on Columbus tubing.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 04:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Forget that about no marking.

Forget that about no marking.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 04:06 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

There is a columbus stamp at the bottom of down...

There is a columbus stamp at the bottom of down tube. I can make out four long tail feathers and some numbers under the stamp.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 01:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Thank you. There were no markings of any kind...

Thank you. There were no markings of any kind anywhere on the bare frame or fork.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-20, 12:08 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_2452_1__4f1dadbd88b19cfb508408865d58681a138caebb.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

I will get a picture tomorrow. Would a mass...

I will get a picture tomorrow. Would a mass produced frame use campy dropouts and weigh in the neighborhood of five and half pounds?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 08:58 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Yes you did. Good eye. There are 5 lands at an...

Yes you did. Good eye. There are 5 lands at an angle that extend just over 2 inch into the tube. Would this mean the rest of the frame is Japanese? If so what tubing would it be. For the age it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1333/img_2435_2__b1daa4b3bba1e73525302e4e42b2c0b21e808112.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-20, 02:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By rgppgr

I knew that was coming dsaul . Thanks for not...

I knew that was coming dsaul . Thanks for not disappointing. Keeps me on my toes
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-31-20, 02:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By rgppgr

I've done a far share of metal work so I know of...

I've done a far share of metal work so I know of what you speak. It was the sockets retaining shape as they were bent around the last mandrel I had to think about. I will post pictures on here and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By rgppgr

So how then are the chain stay, down and seat...

So how then are the chain stay, down and seat tube openings attached to the shell? I can see no seam that's been welded. Although it looks like the inside has been machined. So I guess the thread...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 01:10 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,142
Posted By rgppgr

Or why does my bottom bracket shell have a weld...

Or why does my bottom bracket shell have a weld running the width of it? It's Italian. I can't see anything that makes me think it was repaired.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-30-20, 01:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By rgppgr

Bottom shell

I'm looking for information as to why a weld is put on the bottom of my bottom lug shell that runs the width? Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-20, 12:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,154
Posted By rgppgr

Mexican Benotto

I realize this thread is old but is there anyway to see this bike. Me thinks I have one also. Thanks
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-30-20, 12:09 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 14,142
Posted By rgppgr

Amen brother.

Amen brother.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 07:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By rgppgr

Thank you. i may try this as I have no loc-tite...

Thank you. i may try this as I have no loc-tite available.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 06:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By rgppgr

Thank you for this thread. I think I'll go with...

Thank you for this thread. I think I'll go with loctite. Can you suggest anything to polish the cup races? There are tiny pin points of what looks like rust where the bearings were sitting for so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-23-20, 04:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 585
Posted By rgppgr

Pressed head tube fit

I found a 1987 Canopus frame with a Shimano 600 head tube set. The problem is that it moves. Meaning I can twist it around in the head tube. Both ends are the same that way. I twisted them out and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-23-20, 04:20 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

I noticed ...

I noticed
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0351_1__73f4e0402f88732ccc40fe53f746ee6f7f5d66ca.jpg
some paint dimples at the seat tube tops. After sanding I found...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-01-20, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,338
Posted By rgppgr

This looks a lot like a frame I'm trying to...

This looks a lot like a frame I'm trying to identify. Mine also has what looks like a weld seam on the bottom of the BB. However after stripping the bike two things showed. One is the painted head...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 11:03 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Thanks for the post. I've ruled out Swiss...

Thanks for the post. I've ruled out Swiss Condors. There is nothing about them that matches mine. Is your BB Italian?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-20, 09:18 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

New addition. I'm stripping the bike to clean and...

New addition. I'm stripping the bike to clean and hopefully find any clues. There was a spot on the head tube where the paint had flaked off. I started removing paint with my fingernail. Under it I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-20, 09:26 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

It does look a lot like mine. The color makes it...

It does look a lot like mine. The color makes it seem more so. The diamond cut out on the lug, crown on the front fork, braze on pieces, six speed are the differences I see. I can't tell if the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-20, 10:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Thanks, I don't see to much that resembles my...

Thanks, I don't see to much that resembles my frame in the this PUCH.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-20, 07:11 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

How is the rear break housing attached on the top...

How is the rear break housing attached on the top tube?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-20, 10:34 AM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

I posted this somewhere. I think it was the...

I posted this somewhere. I think it was the Benotto facebook page. At any rate here it is. And I didn't quite follow the front wheel explanation about tire size. 700c is the tire on it now....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-20, 08:31 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,662
Posted By rgppgr

I would love to see more pictures of this bike....

I would love to see more pictures of this bike. Close ups please. I'm trying to identify one of my own. Thank you.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-20, 08:22 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

Yes I did thanks. Benotto was done with CONDOR in...

Yes I did thanks. Benotto was done with CONDOR in 1958. Unless we're way off on the time line, that's to early. The lettering is spot on with all caps. Only the U.K. Condor had a bike with the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-20, 01:35 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 9,086
Posted By rgppgr

How does he mark or badge them?

How does he mark or badge them?
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