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Forum: For Sale
04-14-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 511
Posted By msl109

How much are you asking for the panniers?

How much are you asking for the panniers?
Forum: For Sale
03-25-24, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 684
Posted By msl109

Hi - I'll be in NYC in a day or two - Upper East...

Hi - I'll be in NYC in a day or two - Upper East Side - happy to take it off your hands if we can exchange a meet.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 611,556
Posted By msl109

Agreed. I have my doubts Centurion had anything...

Agreed. I have my doubts Centurion had anything to do with this bike. Could have just been a low end French bike someone slapped Centurion decals on to resell at a time when Centurion was a known and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-23, 02:07 PM
Replies: 2,405
Views: 611,556
Posted By msl109

Very strange - to my knowledge, Centurion never...

Very strange - to my knowledge, Centurion never used a French manufacturer. Have you checked the diameter of the stem and tubing to see if the dimensions are French?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 05:17 PM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,723
Posted By msl109

The picture is just to illustrate - it's not...

The picture is just to illustrate - it's not mine. I need the nut and the bolt. The nut is most important - I'm sure I can find a bolt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-27-23, 06:01 AM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,723
Posted By msl109

ISO vintage type derailleur hanger or just bolt/nut for one

Looking for an old school derailleur hanger with bolt/nut hardware, the kind found on inexpensive 70s and 80s bikes. Using to mount a derailleur on a Huret dropout and I don't have the Huret to Campy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,723
Posted By msl109

ISO Huret dropout compatible rear derailleur

Hi folks - looking for an old Huret, Suntour, or Shimano RD that will work with a Huret dropout on a '74 Motobecane. Doesn't have to be really pretty, Modern Campy standard stuff doesn't fit. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 06:45 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By msl109

I suppose the other solution is to get an old...

I suppose the other solution is to get an old school steel hanger and just attach the Sachs to that, no? Would at least be functional until I find a better way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 06:44 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By msl109

Yes - looks like I have to fabricate something or...

Yes - looks like I have to fabricate something or find an old Huret derailleur. I understand that the stop tab is in the wrong position on the dropout for the Campy standard, but did that explain the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 06:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By msl109

It's seated well.

It's seated well.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-23, 06:40 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By msl109

Thanks - you don't happen to have a pic of that...

Thanks - you don't happen to have a pic of that adapter, do you?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By msl109

Yes, it does - but is it compatible with the...

Yes, it does - but is it compatible with the dropout? As is, it doesn't seem to be.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-23, 05:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 672
Posted By msl109

Issue mounting Sachs Huret Rival RD On '74 Motobecane Grand Jubilee

Hi folks - feeling kind of stupid here trying to mount this derailleur. As you can see in the pics, the dropout has a stop and it seems the derailleur has a tab designed to stop at that stop. But...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 06:42 PM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,723
Posted By msl109

Sure - this is the type. All hardware, mounting...

Sure - this is the type. All hardware, mounting nut, nut on rear, adjuster are titanium. Front is dual pivot, rear is single....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 08:06 AM
Replies: 6,533
Views: 810,723
Posted By msl109

ISO Campy Ti Record differential calipers

Looking for a nice pair of Campy Ti Record differential calipers with all original Ti hardware at a reasonable price. I've got too much to trade to list here but am fine buying outright as well....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 10:20 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

I had mistitled the post, it's Kajita, not...

I had mistitled the post, it's Kajita, not Takagi. Will try to get it changed. Here's a pic of the standard Kajita, lifted from an online ad. Suntour apparently had custom specs for theirs,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-23, 10:14 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

I believe it was Kajita, actually. Sugino made...

I believe it was Kajita, actually. Sugino made many (all?) of their cranks and probably a lot of their BB's, but this unit is identical for the most part to sealed Kajita units called "Runner" and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Got you. That makes sense. So there's really no...

Got you. That makes sense. So there's really no need for a double seal. The O rings seem soft and in good shape. The unit is really well done, and I'd agree, more or less on par with Phil for a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 03:17 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

But the shell of the cartridge isn't sealed, and...

But the shell of the cartridge isn't sealed, and a rainshower or two is all you need to start water seeping down the seat tube, no? It's why so many bottom brackets are coated with rust and why BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 12:50 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

I feel your pain.

I feel your pain.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 08:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

I think you've got it. It does indeed look like...

I think you've got it. It does indeed look like it's single sided - can't think of a reason they'd do that deliberately. I suppose in 1983 it was a big deal to have any seals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 07:45 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Thanks - very helpful, I'll look into what's...

Thanks - very helpful, I'll look into what's available.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 07:29 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

That's helpful, thanks - the RSB suffix is still...

That's helpful, thanks - the RSB suffix is still a mystery, but it's a single seal, so I'm going to look to upgrade to a double anyway.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

​​​​​​Appreciate your reply - It looks the same...

​​​​​​Appreciate your reply - It looks the same on both sides, and I looked pretty carefully - the bottom bracket had next to no use, so I doubt both sides would have a damaged B. But it is a single...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 06:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Anyone know what the RSP means?

Anyone know what the RSP means?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 03:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Bearing is an IKS 6903 RSP. Can't find an exact...

Bearing is an IKS 6903 RSP. Can't find an exact match with the RSP suffix but it seems all the 6903s are dimensionally the same. Opportunity for an upgrade, I suppose. Just not sure what's most...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 03:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Ok, so I managed to pull it apart. I'll remove...

Ok, so I managed to pull it apart. I'll remove the circlip and see if I can tap it off with some WD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 02:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Just caught this reply - that sounds a lot easier...

Just caught this reply - that sounds a lot easier than heating up the bearing after destroying the outer race. I'm sure this is simple and I'm just oblivious to it, but how do I get the center dust...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Thanks! I'm getting 126 mm on my digital...

Thanks!
I'm getting 126 mm on my digital caliper. I think the Sugino cup and cone original to the AT was 127, assymetrical. I sized the VX up with the crank and frame without fully installing it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-23, 01:51 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,908
Posted By msl109

Cracked bearing on Suntour / Kajita Vx Bottom bracket - can I pull and replace?

Hi folks - I have what's close to a NOS Suntour / Kajita bottom bracket I was intending to use with a Sugino AT triple (not an easy crank to find a BB for, and the adjustability of this makes it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Posted By msl109

Thanks for the tip, but it doesn't look like they...

Thanks for the tip, but it doesn't look like they have the early International decals.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 11:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Posted By msl109

Oops. Thanks - appreciate it, but I caught your...

Oops. Thanks - appreciate it, but I caught your post right after I ordered just the top tube decals from Velocals (for a bit more, grrr..) Thought it was the safe move since no one else seemed to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-23, 11:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Posted By msl109

That's good to know - I'll reach out to Salmon,...

That's good to know - I'll reach out to Salmon, as I really only need certain decals - can do the striping myself, and I'm still not 100% sure about the exact combination of decals on what I'm pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Posted By msl109

Didn't see it there either. Doubt I'll find a...

Didn't see it there either. Doubt I'll find a "set" anywhere, as those years the decals sets were kind of hybrids...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Posted By msl109

Don't see that one on Cyclomondo, but I'll reach...

Don't see that one on Cyclomondo, but I'll reach out. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-22, 12:21 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,595
Posted By msl109

Velocals alternatives for early Raleigh International decals

Hi folks - sorry to see Velocals won't be making any more decals. I'm looking for an alternative for a decal set, particularly the top tube "International" decal for early models - I believe mine is...
Forum: For Sale
12-15-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By msl109

Sent you a pm

Sent you a pm
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 04:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By msl109

I had the thought as well that it's legal CYA....

I had the thought as well that it's legal CYA. Thinking a properly torqued bolt, especially with the serrated washers this brakeset came with, designed to avoid loosening, should be enough.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-01-22, 04:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By msl109

I have blue threadlock but I think it's another...

I have blue threadlock but I think it's another brand. I'll have to check out whether it's the same because I really don't think it will be easy to get the bosses completely free of the old grease...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-31-22, 02:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 815
Posted By msl109

Threadlock / Loctite for Canti bolts / bosses - necessary / how to?

Hi folks - have read in multiple places that cantilever brake bolts should be threadlocked to prevent the bolts from unscrewing from vibration and use. I have several questions about this, some which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 02:21 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

Seems I've colluded in a collective derailing of...

Seems I've colluded in a collective derailing of this thread, so I'll stop now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 02:19 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

I've got an '89 or so Bianchi Specialissima with...

I've got an '89 or so Bianchi Specialissima with a very fixed (probably seized)C Record fixed cup. It has some minor scoring in the race - I tried to remove it, buggering one edge up a bit in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 01:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

This is true of older Ofmega cranks and spindles,...

This is true of older Ofmega cranks and spindles, but I don't believe the CX cranks we're discussing were a proprietary taper - they seem to be ISO. I've used both ISO and JIS spindles with them. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 04:41 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

I've used an assymetrical 120 with the Ofmega CX...

I've used an assymetrical 120 with the Ofmega CX triple (also found rebadged as Avocet) - so a 115 might work with a double, maybe not if the Campy is symmetrical. Did we establish that?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-22, 04:32 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

That's pretty outrageous - why any manufacturer...

That's pretty outrageous - why any manufacturer wouldn't grease them prior to installation is unfathomable. Any reason why these in particular are so commonly found ungreased? I mean, do that with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 01:56 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

Wow. They really want those out of there. From...

Wow. They really want those out of there. From what I recall, Planet Cyclery is legit.
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 01:54 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

Points taken. Though I've seen them in shorter...

Points taken. Though I've seen them in shorter lengths as well, I didn't realize it was a solid spindle. Guess it comes down to a small market for a heavy BB in general and probably a large overstock...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-22, 12:57 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,462
Posted By msl109

Too good to be true? $15."OEM" Campy square taper bottom bracket - what's the story?

Hey folks - I'm seeing this bottom bracket on several internet sites and it just seems too cheap - do / did Campy make a BB that would be worth $15. or less new? Shipped?!
This one is Italian spec...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 01:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 754
Posted By msl109

Doesn't sound like anyone thinks mounting with...

Doesn't sound like anyone thinks mounting with rivets or screws is a good idea. I can see the potential for screwing it up. (pun not intended until after I saw I'd made one) I just like the idea of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-22, 01:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 754
Posted By msl109

Was hoping for that, as the original held up...

Was hoping for that, as the original held up since '82. Thing with the VHB is (from what I recall) is thick enough to create a gap between the badge and the frame.
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