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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-06-24, 04:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 355
Posted By AeroGut

If you post over in the C&V forum you'll find a...

If you post over in the C&V forum you'll find a lot of fellow travelers
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-18-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,034
Posted By AeroGut

I doubt this helps in any way to ID the bike, but...

I doubt this helps in any way to ID the bike, but for what it's worth I believe the registration sticker is from Montgomery County Maryland. I grew up there and had a sticker like that on my bike.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
02-14-24, 07:40 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 592
Posted By AeroGut

A few questions - how long is the top tube? ...

A few questions -
how long is the top tube?
what is the crank?
any idea if the brakes you have can accommodate a 700 wheel?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-24, 02:29 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 746
Posted By AeroGut

If you want to be matchy-matchy, the LX M570...

If you want to be matchy-matchy, the LX M570 triple crank that goes with your brakes was a nine-speed. If you want to go with Hollowtech II instead of square taper cranks, the Deore 590/610 triple...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 06:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 746
Posted By AeroGut

no need to go back to the original SunTour stuff....

no need to go back to the original SunTour stuff. I would start with just swapping the crank/BB for any decent MTB triple (or double depending on what gear range you want) that fits (ie threaded BB...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 08:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 746
Posted By AeroGut

The 105 group on there is late 90s road, which...

The 105 group on there is late 90s road, which only matters in that the 130 bcd means you can only go as small as 38t on the chainring unless it's the triple version in which case you can put...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 07:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 746
Posted By AeroGut

The original was Suntour XC per catalog:...

The original was Suntour XC per catalog: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1990/pages/bridgestone-1990-06.htm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 12:48 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,826
Posted By AeroGut

I posted a link to the 1997 Litespeed warranty...

I posted a link to the 1997 Litespeed warranty above.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 06:51 AM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,826
Posted By AeroGut

The Litespeed warranty wording from 1997 can be...

The Litespeed warranty wording from 1997 can be found here (http://mombatbicycles.com/MOMBAT/BikeHistoryPages/Images/Litespeed-1997.pdf) (last page of catalog). It's pretty clear that it applies only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-27-23, 02:54 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,826
Posted By AeroGut

Bilenky cycle works in Philadelphia does titanium...

Bilenky cycle works in Philadelphia does titanium repair, though it might cost more than the frame is worth. Send him the pics and see what he says.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-23-23, 08:08 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 565
Posted By AeroGut

I have 3303 shifter and can confirm the lack of...

I have 3303 shifter and can confirm the lack of trim. On my bike, there's no rub even in the small-small crosschain, but that may be due to longer chainstays or slightly different chainline or the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-21-23, 01:22 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 2,672
Posted By AeroGut

Just a side comment for those confused by the...

Just a side comment for those confused by the usage of “doubt” - in Indian/south Asian English it is common to use “doubt” as equivalent to American/British English “question”.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-23, 07:34 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,711
Posted By AeroGut

small centurion ironman expert

small 1988 Centurion Ironman Expert $120. Hopefully the super high seatpost and stem haven't caused any damage. Looks like parts are all or mostly original.
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-26-23, 01:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,788
Posted By AeroGut

You didn’t say that spring arm tensioner wouldn’t...

You didn’t say that spring arm tensioner wouldn’t work for fixed gear (which I agree with). You said that what I linked to wouldn’t work. But the link isn’t to a spring arm tensioner. It’s to exactly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-25-23, 02:22 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,788
Posted By AeroGut

Please explain. I don’t know anyone using these...

Please explain. I don’t know anyone using these for a bike that isn’t fixed gear or single speed. I’m sure that’s the primary market.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-24-23, 05:49 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,788
Posted By AeroGut

Many companies make chain tensioners that attach...

Many companies make chain tensioners that attach on the dropout for this purpose. For example these: https://www.universalcycles.com/shopping/product_details.php?id=35645&category=54
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-23, 02:52 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 752
Posted By AeroGut

Romani see...

Romani

see http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Romani_main.htm
Forum: Touring
06-05-23, 05:01 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,761
Posted By AeroGut

In Cincinnati, the Taylor Southgate and Clay Wade...

In Cincinnati, the Taylor Southgate and Clay Wade Bailey bridges are also rideable, preferably when traffic is light. The Anderson Ferry west of the city is also an option.

On the other side of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-15-23, 04:53 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 807
Posted By AeroGut

I assume the extenders you’re asking about are...

I assume the extenders you’re asking about are something like this: https://bdopcycling.com/product/bdop-offset-brake-pad-holders-pair-silver/

Given how little extra distance you need, I think...
Forum: Touring
03-31-23, 05:38 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,682
Posted By AeroGut

I have that exact Tiagra crank and FD with the...

I have that exact Tiagra crank and FD with the inner ring swapped to 26t and have had no problems shifting. I put a chain catcher on the seat tube just in case but I don’t think that’s necessary. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-23, 05:19 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,935
Posted By AeroGut

If it’s just the caliper and not the bridge...

If it’s just the caliper and not the bridge that’s in the way, an inelegant solution would be an upside down drop bolt to raise the caliper. Apparently they used to sell some that were made for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-23, 01:43 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,364
Posted By AeroGut

For anyone else who comes across this thread...

For anyone else who comes across this thread looking for info on 453, here’s a chart I found online that indicates that all three tubes are 1.0/0.8 mm thickness:
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
03-01-23, 06:34 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,637
Posted By AeroGut

For a while, cantis stuck around as a good option...

For a while, cantis stuck around as a good option for drop bar bikes (primarily cyclocross and touring) because most drop bar brake levers weren’t compatible with v-brakes. Mini-v brakes cut into...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-27-23, 05:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,725
Posted By AeroGut

Unless you’re in a city like Louisville or...

Unless you’re in a city like Louisville or Cincinnati, bridges across the Ohio are few and far between. I’d recommend staying on one side for any given ride.
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
02-27-23, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,725
Posted By AeroGut

I haven't ridden enough places to make any claim...

I haven't ridden enough places to make any claim for a nicest place, but having lived near the Delaware river and in the midwest, I'd say that somewhere out here that's similar to the Delaware Valley...
Forum: Touring
01-18-23, 06:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 996
Posted By AeroGut

Are you looking for the shortest practical route?...

Are you looking for the shortest practical route? Best scenery? Most pleasant riding? So many options. For Dover to Trenton, for example, you might want to consider going a bit out of the way by...
Forum: Mountain Biking
01-14-23, 05:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 535
Posted By AeroGut

Depends a lot on your goals and skills. If you...

Depends a lot on your goals and skills. If you want to be at the front end of the pack and have the skills to descend quickly, you’ll probably want to go with a light xc bike. If you just want to get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-22, 03:00 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 5,343
Posted By AeroGut

Not vintage, but a modern example of what you are...

Not vintage, but a modern example of what you are describing might be the SOMA Double Cross canti version. It’s made of Tange Prestige tubing with a claimed frame wt of 4.2 lbs, 42.5 cm chainstays,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-17-22, 06:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,147
Posted By AeroGut

As mentioned above, old style thumb shifters that...

As mentioned above, old style thumb shifters that are above the bars are nice because you can shift with your palm if your thumb is having trouble. Micro shift sells a 10 spd one:...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
11-13-22, 05:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,730
Posted By AeroGut

I think this is an important concern. When I ride...

I think this is an important concern. When I ride flats I like to have a shoe/pedal combination that isn’t super grippy so that my foot isn’t locked into a potentially slightly wrong position. If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-12-22, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,300
Posted By AeroGut

That wasn't a lesson in grammar. It was a...

That wasn't a lesson in grammar. It was a suggestion to pay attention to the questions from people who are trying to help you and give clear answers. Given that the questioner provided a helpful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 07:32 PM
Replies: 7,515
Views: 3,714,282
Posted By AeroGut

Bridgestone sold their top of the line MB-1 with...

Bridgestone sold their top of the line MB-1 with drop bars in 1987: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/bridgestone/1987/pages/bridgestone-1987-14.htm
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-22, 06:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,300
Posted By AeroGut

[/color] I think you created some...

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I think you created some confusion by answering the question about *rifling* with “yes it has butting”. It sounds like you meant “no, but it has butting”.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 05:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 842
Posted By AeroGut

it isn’t reverse thread - it’s just that the bolt...

it isn’t reverse thread - it’s just that the bolt needs to go deeper in to the bar in order to release the compression, so you need to screw it in rather than out. Another way to think about it is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-01-22, 03:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 842
Posted By AeroGut

I have to ask - which way are you trying to turn...

I have to ask - which way are you trying to turn them? They usually get damaged because people are trying to "unscrew" them, when in fact you need to turn clockwise and screw the bolt farther in to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-22, 05:13 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,711
Posted By AeroGut

Paramount Series 3 PDG $100 near Cincinnati

https://images.craigslist.org/00G0G_c21q9lHIm3vz_0CI0lM_600x450.jpg
https://cincinnati.craigslist.org/bik/d/washington-schwinn-paramount-pdg3-os/7543579892.html
Forum: Touring
10-02-22, 11:59 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 7,826
Posted By AeroGut

I rode the new Beechmont bridge this morning, and...

I rode the new Beechmont bridge this morning, and it’s great. Nice and wide with a good view of the river and bump outs with benches for people who want to stop and relax without blocking traffic....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-30-22, 07:14 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,121,711
Posted By AeroGut

“Mangaloy 2001” is Tange’s manganese steel alloy...

“Mangaloy 2001” is Tange’s manganese steel alloy (similar to Reynolds 531) from the 80s
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 11:46 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,347
Posted By AeroGut

If the cable passes on the outside of the pinch...

If the cable passes on the outside of the pinch bolt (meaning the side farther from the frame), the effective lever arm is shortened quite a bit, which means that you have to apply more force to get...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-22, 06:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,347
Posted By AeroGut

I suspect the problem here is with your shim, not...

I suspect the problem here is with your shim, not the derailleur. Plenty of people (myself included) run these with shims without any problems. Mine is on a 28.6 steel frame.

With respect to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-22, 04:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 1,347
Posted By AeroGut

+1 on this. For initial installation of this...

+1 on this. For initial installation of this generation of shimano FD, it’s important to follow the shimano instructions exactly. If you just put it on like you’re used to doing, it’ll likely end up...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-22, 04:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 773
Posted By AeroGut

I suspect a combination of the old pump and a...

I suspect a combination of the old pump and a sharp bit on the rim that normally doesn’t touch the valve stem but cuts it when you’re wrestling the pump off. So maybe feel around the hole in the rim...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-22, 04:44 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,615
Posted By AeroGut

What model of brakes do you have? Also, you...

What model of brakes do you have? Also, you mentioned doing a lot with the pads, but did you ever shorten the cable?
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-08-22, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 599
Posted By AeroGut

This is the key. For tubeless ready tires, it's...

This is the key. For tubeless ready tires, it's really hard to just lever the bead off the rim like you can with "regular" tires. Get BOTH beads into the center of the rim all the way around before...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-22, 01:55 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 698
Posted By AeroGut

I know where you're coming from. I've done this...

I know where you're coming from. I've done this job for our local co-op, partly to bring in more money to them, but also because, as you suggested, it's somewhat disappointing (or sad?) to see good...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-13-22, 11:51 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
Posted By AeroGut

Totally unimportant pedantic correction: Mangaloy...

Totally unimportant pedantic correction: Mangaloy is a steel alloy with manganese (and molybdenum), not magnesium. Common tubings made from this alloy are Reynolds 531, Tange 2001 Mangaloy and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-22, 10:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 268
Posted By AeroGut

I’ve seen other claims of that happening (eg...

I’ve seen other claims of that happening (eg posts on other forums) but not seen it in person. This guy claims it happens if you route the cable below the spindle rather than above, and his bike has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
Posted By AeroGut

I’d also recommend posting in the ISO thread in...

I’d also recommend posting in the ISO thread in the classic and vintage forum. If you’re lucky, someone has one lying around.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-11-22, 05:06 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,307
Posted By AeroGut

For 27” positioned cantis, you might have better...

For 27” positioned cantis, you might have better luck looking for a used donor bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,770
Posted By AeroGut

No, this is a relatively early aluminum alloy...

No, this is a relatively early aluminum alloy frame. Cannondale was one of the first large brands to use aluminum widely.
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