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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
10-04-21, 07:16 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,892,610
Posted By taguy4

My Mongoose Dynametric Cross 325 I finally got...

My Mongoose Dynametric Cross 325 I finally got put together working right:

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1035x648/mongoose4_ebcbfcc3e817bb770c1cef6df0ed4f0dcbd872d5.jpg
I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-21, 07:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

I got it working finally. Seems to bee indexing...

I got it working finally. Seems to bee indexing just fine now. Thanks for all the help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-02-21, 01:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

Okay I'll give that a try. Thanks.

Okay I'll give that a try. Thanks.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 11:26 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

From what I've read Sora and Tiagra were closely...

From what I've read Sora and Tiagra were closely related to each other, with Sora usually being finished in black and Tiagra being somewhat more polished. That could be why there were both types of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 09:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

I was mainly thinking of parts in that general...

I was mainly thinking of parts in that general era of cycling. Since I could care less about new bikes like they sell at bike stores or online nowadays I have no idea of what goes with what of them.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 08:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

One more thing to add - the new shifting cable...

One more thing to add - the new shifting cable housing I used is indexed shifting housing, not just plain spiral wound housing like brake cable housing.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 08:28 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

The cables and housing are new so it can't be...

The cables and housing are new so it can't be that. The derailleur and shifters both came from the same bike (to my knowledge) which must have been working at one time. The derailleur is Shimano...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 07:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 889
Posted By taguy4

STI shifter problem

I have a set of old Shimano Sora 9-speed shifters that I used on a bike project I just got done putting together and I'm having trouble getting the right one to index properly. When shifting from...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By taguy4

I wasn't planning on recessing the head of the...

I wasn't planning on recessing the head of the head of the binder bolt because it doesn't look like is was meant to be recessed, although I suppose it could be. The nut end of the binder is slightly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 12:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By taguy4

Another option that could be done myself would be...

Another option that could be done myself would be a hand reamer. I have some of these and they work really well and give you a lot of control over how much you are enlarging a hole.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 01:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By taguy4

I'm basically a "if it ain't broke then don't fix...

I'm basically a "if it ain't broke then don't fix it" kind of guy, but if something bothers me enough I'll go ahead and fix it anyway. The quick releasee for the seat binder is big and ugly, and I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-21, 01:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By taguy4

Here's a picture of the seat post binder as it is...

Here's a picture of the seat post binder as it is now, with clearance holes in the ears for the 6mm quick release mechanism bolt:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By taguy4

I know I can substitute the same size plain 6mm...

I know I can substitute the same size plain 6mm bolt as the 6mm quick release assembly. What I want to do is what my original post said - substitute a recessed allen binder bolt and corresponding...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-21, 01:24 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,288
Posted By taguy4

Converting to recessed seat binder bolt set-up?

I want to convert from the quick release to a recessed seat binder bolt set-up on a Mongoose hybrid bike (which I believe to be about the same bike as the Giant Innova model) I'm working on and have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-21, 12:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,472
Posted By taguy4

Cinelli actually made some bars drilled this way...

Cinelli actually made some bars drilled this way from the factory. One was called the "TOP 64". They show up on eBay from time to time.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 07:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,472
Posted By taguy4

I'm thinking the bar tape used when we had to try...

I'm thinking the bar tape used when we had to try to do this in the most comfortable, best looking way (before grooved handlebars came about) must have been thinner than most of it is now because the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 01:03 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,472
Posted By taguy4

Routing recessed brake cables on non-recessed drop bars

Back before grooved handlebars came out I know it was pretty standard fair - and the way I've always done it - to route recessed brake cables on the inside of the brake levers down along the lower...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-18-21, 01:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By taguy4

A fourth hand tool, or a 3rd hand tool? A 4th...

A fourth hand tool, or a 3rd hand tool? A 4th hand tool just pulls the cable tight whereas a 3rd hand tool holds the brake calipers (or cantilevers) up against the rim. If you would use a 3rd hand...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-21, 08:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By taguy4

Okay. Thanks.

Okay. Thanks.
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
09-17-21, 07:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,803
Posted By taguy4

Cantilever brake pad length

I replaced the cantilevers on an old cross bike I'm re-building with some Radius brand ones. They came with very long 70mm brake pads which look like they would have to ride partly inside the fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-19, 08:05 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,610
Posted By taguy4

This is just one of the reasons I'm glad I stayed...

This is just one of the reasons I'm glad I stayed single.

As far as the bikes go it's personal preference but I like having parts on my bikes that look like they belong there and not on another...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-19, 07:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,444
Posted By taguy4

I used to grease the washers, too, but found the...

I used to grease the washers, too, but found the shifters wouldn't stay put unless you really cranked down the tension screws, so I quit doing this. I agree with the blue threadlocker on the screw...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-19, 01:38 AM
Replies: 132
Views: 31,795
Posted By taguy4

paint I agree with this. The things I've had...

paint
I agree with this. The things I've had powdercoated were done without any primer, which in my opinion is asking for trouble down the road in terms of rust starting underneath the paint, etc....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-19, 01:05 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 506,950
Posted By taguy4

Thanks. We decided to keep the drop bar style...

Thanks. We decided to keep the drop bar style (even though I changed to some nicer aluminum bars) on this bike because that gives a person a number of handlebar positions instead of the one you get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-19, 01:06 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 506,950
Posted By taguy4

I built this Fuji Gran Tourer up for my little...

I built this Fuji Gran Tourer up for my little sister:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/fuji27_1da4e88c6bcdd799f8d2815406ae0568e180acb9.jpg
In addition to going thru...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-19, 07:16 PM
Replies: 125
Views: 22,448
Posted By taguy4

My Boeris with Campy Gran Sport components: ...

My Boeris with Campy Gran Sport components:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/boeris32_9c6311e2eb894ca4c89bbb7c05ec8a45745f0209.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-17-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 436
Views: 166,314
Posted By taguy4

I'll add my '89 DX-4000 that I upgraded with...

I'll add my '89 DX-4000 that I upgraded with Shimano 600 "tri-color" components, Mavic rims, and and bar and stem change to the roll:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 01:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,707
Posted By taguy4

Thanks for the replies. I'm just going to get...

Thanks for the replies. I'm just going to get some thinner tape; I measured this and compared it to the Fizik Superlight tape on my other bike and determined that this isn't the Superlight tape I was...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-19, 09:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,707
Posted By taguy4

New Fizik bar tape on vintage SR bars

I wrapped some vintage Cannondale handlebars (I believe made by SR) with Fizik bar tape (it's supposed to be the "thin" stuff) and I can't for the life of me get the supplied bar end plugs in after I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-18, 08:50 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,786
Posted By taguy4

I meant to say an internal frame coating probably...

I meant to say an internal frame coating probably wouldn't hurt either, not would hurt either.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-18, 08:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,786
Posted By taguy4

"Epoxy paint"? I've seen cheap spray can paint...

"Epoxy paint"? I've seen cheap spray can paint called epoxy paint but never a quality two part paint. Quality two part paints are always some type of catalyzed automotive enamel or urethane paint. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-18, 08:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,703
Posted By taguy4

The best thing is to replace whatever finish was...

The best thing is to replace whatever finish was on the parts originally, usually some type of plating. If that's not practical or affordable then some type of lubricant like Gibbs Lubricant - which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-18, 01:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,201
Posted By taguy4

I second that the 24 X 1 3/4" tire size is NOT...

I second that the 24 X 1 3/4" tire size is NOT the same as 24 X 1.75". Schwinn had their own tire sizes for some reason (maybe so you were more likely to buy their tires when you needed new ones)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-18, 09:45 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,490
Posted By taguy4

I believe a lot of Murrays and Huffys were brazed...

I believe a lot of Murrays and Huffys were brazed with internal lugs. That's the way my chrome Murray TRX BMX bike was done. Even though this yielded a cheap looking frame it must have been strong as...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 04:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By taguy4

Or you could just clean and reuse the old...

Or you could just clean and reuse the old bearings, but I have a feeling they aren't any good or are lost if you went to the trouble to make this post.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-18, 04:33 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,496
Posted By taguy4

Are these loose bearing balls? I would probably...

Are these loose bearing balls? I would probably fill the races with 5/32" loose balls (held in with grease) to begin with and see how that feels (make sure to leave one or two balls out so the race...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-18, 01:49 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,572
Posted By taguy4

And my Biemazetta framed Campy Triomphe equipped...

And my Biemazetta framed Campy Triomphe equipped Palo Alto, which is an Italian bike disguised as an American bike:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-18, 01:45 PM
Replies: 727
Views: 209,572
Posted By taguy4

Here's my Boeris that I made a post about the...

Here's my Boeris that I made a post about the other week:
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/boeris31_99b7e2c0801279b25e7183b391effb7652a18b5d.jpg
Boeris was/is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-01-18, 01:46 AM
Replies: 3,018
Views: 874,392
Posted By taguy4

Here's the Fuji Gran tourer I built for my little...

Here's the Fuji Gran tourer I built for my little sister before:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/fuji15_3e0a2498886dbb944e7449eabd346a70d76106aa.jpg
and after:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 01:23 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By taguy4

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x1200/boeris27_db983a8ef8da6d401cf788ba1abd15413d051caa.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 01:11 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By taguy4

Thanks for all the great replies. Here's a few...

Thanks for all the great replies. Here's a few more pictures of the bike:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/900x1200/boeris26_0b1a76dd7b0bcee92424ac06e807e5b49b5f3532.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,795
Posted By taguy4

Boeris bike

I finally found time to complete the paint job on my Boeris and reassemble it:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/boeris31_e99c1b561a8aafa465836b8c3027597ffd60b9c8.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-18, 01:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,502
Posted By taguy4

I have two Campy spindles stamped "68-SS-120"...

I have two Campy spindles stamped "68-SS-120" that have completely different center section measurements:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-18, 02:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,535
Posted By taguy4

You're welcome. I told you wrong on the crank...

You're welcome. I told you wrong on the crank that is on my blue UO-8 - it's a Solida alloy crank. Here's my Peugeot PR-10 that has the Stronglight 104 (Campy Nuovo Record copy) crank:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-18, 01:46 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,535
Posted By taguy4

Here's what my UO-8 that I use as my around town...

Here's what my UO-8 that I use as my around town bike looks like these days:
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/uo_8_a4620058b955a8c05f1e27d9b71bf873ec703f88.jpg
Like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-18, 01:26 AM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 295,047
Posted By taguy4

I built this Gran Tourer SE Mixte for my little...

I built this Gran Tourer SE Mixte for my little sister:
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/fuji27_d3a351d3e62caf0169720e8503b18808a56b817c.jpg
It has numerous upgrades...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-18, 12:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,742
Posted By taguy4

I've never wrapped Benotto over cloth tape and...

I've never wrapped Benotto over cloth tape and haven't noticed any unevenness in color, although I haven;t really been looking for it nor do I care. I can't see that doing this would offer much extra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-18, 01:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,939
Posted By taguy4

I'm still pimping out Benotto Cello Tape for...

I'm still pimping out Benotto Cello Tape for '80's vintage racing bikes because I think it looks best on them in the hope that maybe if there is enough demand for it again someone will start...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,358
Posted By taguy4

This is the '86 Super Sport project I picked up...

This is the '86 Super Sport project I picked up recently for $20:
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1200x900/super_sport4_bb44e04d6d377567054ce4183db73e91887440cf.jpg
I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-18, 08:52 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,601
Posted By taguy4

I'm still using Benotto cello tape and cloth tape...

I'm still using Benotto cello tape and cloth tape on my vintage bikes, but am trying the Fizik on one of my newer old bikes. I don't particular care for all the little holes in the Fizik, though, and...
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