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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-15, 04:25 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,399
Posted By cbender

That may all be true, but will the IRD index...

That may all be true, but will the IRD index correctly with Accushift? I was under the impression that they wouldn't, due to Suntour's irregular spacing change in the bottom two cogs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-15, 07:29 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 5,399
Posted By cbender

I'm sure pastor bob will set you up, but in case...

I'm sure pastor bob will set you up, but in case he doesn't have what you're looking for, pm me. I've got a couple of unused alpha 6, and should be able to build one up to the gearing you're looking...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-23-15, 06:43 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,119
Posted By cbender

I've also got the Cygolite Metro set, and it's...

I've also got the Cygolite Metro set, and it's worked great. Rear is very visible, with several different blinking options. Front is extremely bright. Both charge via USB in a short amount of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-15, 05:02 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By cbender

ISO: Cinelli 1A stem, 70mm, 26.4 clamp. Looking...

ISO: Cinelli 1A stem, 70mm, 26.4 clamp. Looking for something in good condition to go on my wife's Giordana. The SR I've got on there now is a good fit for her, but somewhat out of line with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-15, 08:14 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By cbender

Looks like RobbieTunes might be able to help you...

Looks like RobbieTunes might be able to help you out. If not, I've got a set of scruffy Centaur 9 speed that have the hood shape you're looking for. PM if interested, and we'll see what we can do. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-15, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,475
Posted By cbender

Interesting... The tires are for my wife's bike,...

Interesting... The tires are for my wife's bike, and I suspect that mismatched labels won't be acceptable...:)

For now, I've gone with my sense of aesthetics, and mounted the labels on the drive...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-15, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,475
Posted By cbender

Veloflex Master 25 direction

I just received a pair of Veloflex Master 25 tires: they mounted easily on my Open Pros, look great and ride very nicely.

However, I've found myself with an aesthetic dilemma worthy of sleepless...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-26-15, 10:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,136
Posted By cbender

PM Sent on the Campy 50T ring.

PM Sent on the Campy 50T ring.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-15, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By cbender

OK. This advice is why I posted here in C&V. ...

OK. This advice is why I posted here in C&V. The shifting is smooth through all combinations, and it trims out perfectly, just like I'm used to with friction shifters, and the chain is not anywhere...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-15, 09:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 840
Posted By cbender

Campy 9 speed triple FD adjustment

I'm having some difficulty getting a Campy Racing T FD dialed in perfectly on a C&V Giordana bike I'm building up for my wife. It's matched with a Racing T 9 speed RD and crank (30-40-52), with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,905
Posted By cbender

First I've heard of the Nuovo Tipo model, and...

First I've heard of the Nuovo Tipo model, and pretty sure the hubs aren't those. These wheels have a 9-speed freehub, with the 3 prongs powered by little spiral springs. The rear is 130mm spacing. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 12:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,905
Posted By cbender

Yep, looking through the old catalogs there were...

Yep, looking through the old catalogs there were a few years when the skewers were of this design. Many other years used bolts. Wikipedia seems to think that the clips are acceptable and common in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-15, 12:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,905
Posted By cbender

Campy QR Skewer - broken retaining ring

I'm rehabing a set of "new to me" wheel with Campagnolo hubs, probably Chorus circa mid 90s. Last night after overhauling the bearings and getting everything closed up on the rear wheel (130mm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
08-01-15, 09:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 972
Posted By cbender

I'll chime in support for GPX as quality parts. ...

I'll chime in support for GPX as quality parts. It's the groupset on my 89 RB1, and I've never had any problems with it.

Do you have the FD? I don't see it listed.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-24-15, 01:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 776
Posted By cbender

Yes, re the naming. The change happened in 2002. ...

Yes, re the naming. The change happened in 2002. Looking through the catalogs, it looks like they made both 9 and 10 speed options in some of the groups for a few years during the transition.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-24-15, 01:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 776
Posted By cbender

Not according to the catalogs. The 2001 catalog...

Not according to the catalogs. The 2001 catalog shows both 9 and 10 speed in Record and Chorus, as well as the lower groups.
...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-24-15, 12:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 776
Posted By cbender

WTB: Campy 9 speed Ergo shifters, Alloy levers, post 2001

I'm looking for a set of 9 speed Campagnolo Ergo shifters, with alloy levers, configured for use with a 2001+ RD. Preferably the late Chorus ones with the silver lettering outlined by black, but I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-15, 08:49 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By cbender

ISO: Campy 50T 135 BCD chainring, classic silver...

ISO: Campy 50T 135 BCD chainring, classic silver alloy color

I'm building up a bike for my wife, and have a 52/40/30 Racing T triple. She'd be happier with the outer ring being a 50T.

Trade...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-30-15, 12:15 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,419
Posted By cbender

Email sent.

Email sent.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-15, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,633
Posted By cbender

If you're still looking, velosaloon has one. ...

If you're still looking, velosaloon has one. Condition looks a bit worn, but is ISO sized.

velosaloon.com Suntour Superbe headset from the 80s...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-15, 06:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,188
Posted By cbender

Now all we need are some Suntour replicas.

Now all we need are some Suntour replicas.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-15, 07:42 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By cbender

ISO: Suntour A23 cog (the one with four interior...

ISO: Suntour A23 cog (the one with four interior splines) Fits in the bottom position on the 5 spd, bottom 2 positions on the 6 and 7 speed freewheels.

Have: Lots and lots of other cogs. A, B,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-15, 04:50 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,759
Posted By cbender

Thanks all! That's a lot of options. I likely...

Thanks all! That's a lot of options. I likely would have ended up with the BBT-7 if it were listed on the Park website. Doesn't seem to be there (even with a search), but definitely shows up in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-15, 02:46 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 5,759
Posted By cbender

A better lock ring tool?

I just overhauled traditional cup and cone type bottom brackets on my two C&V bikes. One was a Suntour GPX and the other was unlabeled (at least that I could tell), but from the same era (late 80s,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-15, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By cbender

ISO: 700c clincher rear wheel, 126mm, freewheel...

ISO: 700c clincher rear wheel, 126mm, freewheel threaded. Would be swell if the rim is anodized grey (the front wheel is a Wolber GTX) with a suntour hub, but I'm not all that picky. Anything I can...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-15, 09:34 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 27,456
Posted By cbender

No pics, but I've run 26x2.3 on my 1993...

No pics, but I've run 26x2.3 on my 1993 Bridgestone MB5. I'm pretty confident that 2.5 would fit in the frame without a problem, although can't guarantee the brakes will clear. The lower level...
Forum: Road Cycling
05-05-15, 10:59 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 8,696
Posted By cbender

I've been known to pop an excedrin here and there...

I've been known to pop an excedrin here and there to get ahead of pain or discomfort, but this article from today's Washington Post about a National's pitcher who routinely used OTC...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-15, 10:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 961
Posted By cbender

The Zefal HPF #4...

The Zefal HPF #4 (http://www.bikeforums.net/usertag.php?do=list&action=hash&hash=4) fits well on my 56" RB1. Be sure to measure your top tube!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-15, 02:45 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,192
Posted By cbender

If you can't figure it out in just a few minutes,...

If you can't figure it out in just a few minutes, pull up the technical bulletin (http://www.yellowjersey.org/sturtech.html) . There is an excellent troubleshooting tree in the back ~10 pages that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,609
Posted By cbender

I've got the same frame (in the B&W paint, no...

I've got the same frame (in the B&W paint, no less), and it's a very nice ride!

I suspect you'll be happy with the 600. I restored mine to the original Suntour accushift drive system. It indexes...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-15, 01:18 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 29,041
Posted By cbender

I noticed that, but thought it was because I...

I noticed that, but thought it was because I paused the playback while typing. Guess it was real. Apparently she is new to the job this week, so understandable if she's not completely polished or a...
Forum: Advocacy & Safety
01-09-15, 12:54 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 29,041
Posted By cbender

From the State's Attorney's press conference,...

From the State's Attorney's press conference, here are the seven charges filed against her:

1) Vehicular manslaughter
2) Criminal negligent manslaughter
3) Driving under the influence, resulting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 10:44 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,075
Posted By cbender

$200 for a complete set is going to be tough. ...

$200 for a complete set is going to be tough. But the price of my wheels was higher than it needed to be because the Velocity rims are expensive (almost $100/rim). If you went with the CR-18 at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 10,075
Posted By cbender

What's your price range? I went through...

What's your price range?

I went through this same decision process over the summer, and ended up having a local wheelbuilder build up a set of Suntour Superbe Pro hubs (I already had) with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-14, 03:37 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,192
Posted By cbender

I've also had no trouble with the Accushift on my...

I've also had no trouble with the Accushift on my Bridgestone. I'm running the GPX group, with a alpha 7 speed freewheel. I adjusted the RD setscrews per the instructions in the Suntour technical...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-10-14, 09:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,514
Posted By cbender

I'm running standard Velox (16mm) in my A23s. I...

I'm running standard Velox (16mm) in my A23s. I read plenty of reports that the tape was too thick to easily mount tires on these rims, but I was able to get my Pacela TGs on without any heroic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-14, 08:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 14,970
Posted By cbender

My 89 RB1 is triple butted 4130. I don't know...

My 89 RB1 is triple butted 4130. I don't know what it weighs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-14, 07:40 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 8,829
Posted By cbender

How did the previous owner of my 89 Bridgestone...

How did the previous owner of my 89 Bridgestone RB1 manage to destroy the rear wheel (necessitating that they replace with a non-matching replacement), yet not ride the bike enough to accumulate any...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-14, 09:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,503
Posted By cbender

Thanks all. I was able to get them off with a...

Thanks all. I was able to get them off with a pair of linesmans pliers, and only minimal thread damage.

For whatever reason, the threads going into the stem had grease, not thread lock, on them. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-14, 05:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,503
Posted By cbender

Yeah, looking a bit closer it occurs to me that...

Yeah, looking a bit closer it occurs to me that the bosses may have just come off with the brake, and are now stuck on the removed brake.

Is there are straight forward way of separating them? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-14, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,503
Posted By cbender

v-brake mounting post

Hi all,

I'm in the process of trying to upgrade the v-brakes on my wife's Cannondale Quick SL3, but need some help.

I acquired some Shimano XT (BR-T780) arms and levers. I installed the arms...
Forum: Northeast
07-28-14, 11:29 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 949
Posted By cbender

DC has lots of trails and paths that are...

DC has lots of trails and paths that are nominally referred to as bike paths, but which are really mixed use trails. They can be good fun but you need to watch out for other users, who range from...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-28-14, 09:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,637
Posted By cbender

OK. Thanks for the advice. I'll start with the...

OK. Thanks for the advice. I'll start with the pads.

I'm really playing 20 year technology catchup here with this bike. In addition to my first experience with v-brakes, it's also the first...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
07-27-14, 07:38 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,637
Posted By cbender

V-brake upgrade?

Hi all,

I mostly lurk in the C&V forums, but am attempting to address some issues with the v-brakes on a Cannondale Hybrid (Quick SL3) my wife bought a couple of months ago, so figured I'd tap the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-14, 10:09 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,779,302
Posted By cbender

ISO: Suntour cogs B18 and/or B19 Have: A...

ISO: Suntour cogs B18 and/or B19

Have: A pile of other suntour cogs, including half a dozen A19. If you've got a size you need, let me know and I'll look if I've got it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-14, 10:10 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,644
Posted By cbender

I've been looking at the A23. Can you expand on...

I've been looking at the A23. Can you expand on your comment? Do you mean that I'll be forever turned towards more "aerodynamic" rims? Or I'll proceed to chuck all of my tubes in the trash?
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-22-14, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,644
Posted By cbender

Thanks onespeed. That PBP sidewall measurement...

Thanks onespeed. That PBP sidewall measurement puts things in context. I've emailed VO to get the sidewall height for the RAID.

Those PL23s are pretty, but also really pricey.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-14, 10:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,644
Posted By cbender

VO RAID vs Velocity Synergy

I'm about to have my LBS build me a new set of wheels for a 1989 Bridgestone RB-1 that I recently acquired. I've got a pair of Suntour Superbe Pro 32H road hubs, and was discussing rim options at...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-14, 08:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,095
Posted By cbender

OK. Thanks. I think I've located a New...

OK. Thanks.

I think I've located a New Winner model at a reasonable price, and will give that a try.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-14, 09:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,095
Posted By cbender

23skidoo - do you know what freewheel model you...

23skidoo - do you know what freewheel model you have?
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