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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-22-20, 10:25 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By Mechanicjay

I got al three bikes nominally cleaned up: ...

I got al three bikes nominally cleaned up: Excess tape and broken accessories removed, missing parts replaced from the spares bin, brakes/derailleurs adjusted and what not. Was able to take all...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-20, 06:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,242
Posted By Mechanicjay

Compliments of Bill...

I had a neighbor, an older gentleman, avid bike rider. I really enjoyed getting to know him over the last 5 years as we'd chat as he passed the house on his daily walk. Even after multiple back...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-20, 05:39 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 9,908
Posted By Mechanicjay

I missed out on this last year due to a conflict,...

I missed out on this last year due to a conflict, but I just marked my calendar.
My plan is to be there with my '70 Motobecane Grand Touring.


REALLY need to rebuild my wheels now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-19, 08:24 AM
Replies: 160
Views: 26,559
Posted By Mechanicjay

In the early 90's my folks bought me a Trek...

In the early 90's my folks bought me a Trek (820?) Mountain bike for christmas from the Sussex bike shop on Route 23 North in Sussex NJ. I rode the ever living crap out of that for a couple of years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-19, 10:00 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,765
Posted By Mechanicjay

Thanks Wildwood for putting this together. For...

Thanks Wildwood for putting this together. For my first C&V bike ride, it couldn't have been with a nicer group of fellas. They even made this social awkward guy feel welcome. Hope to do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-19, 10:35 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,765
Posted By Mechanicjay

Heading out now, can't wait to see some of you! ...

Heading out now, can't wait to see some of you! I'll be on the White Motobecane Grand Touring with red accents.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-19, 07:18 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,765
Posted By Mechanicjay

I'm personally gonna follow your lead on this. I...

I'm personally gonna follow your lead on this. I have no desire to do a for-fun ride in the wet.

See you next weekend!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-19, 10:13 AM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,765
Posted By Mechanicjay

Well, either Sunday (but not both) as mentioned...

Well, either Sunday (but not both) as mentioned above.

As for where? I don't know. The past 2000 miles have been pure commuting miles for me (mostly along the BG Trail). This would be my first...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 08:06 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,765
Posted By Mechanicjay

Should say, ditto. But I'm further restricted to...

Should say, ditto. But I'm further restricted to Sundays only.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-19, 02:10 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 7,765
Posted By Mechanicjay

I'm game!

I'm game!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 12:16 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 21,696
Posted By Mechanicjay

Ah yes, "The proper toque setting is in the arm...

Ah yes, "The proper toque setting is in the arm of the mechanic." Say it out loud with a cheesy Italian accent for the proper effect.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-19, 09:05 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 160,016
Posted By Mechanicjay

I commuted on K40s for a while. Then switched...

I commuted on K40s for a while. Then switched to Paselas. I found the K40s to not have a great longevity to them. 1300 miles and the rear was done, the front wasn't far behind, sidewalls became...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 02:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
Posted By Mechanicjay

LOL, wow. No excuses for me there, just a...

LOL, wow. No excuses for me there, just a complete and utter misplacement of brain cells.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-06-19, 12:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,701
Posted By Mechanicjay

Shift cable whoops!

I've been needing to change the shift cables on the '70 Motobecane Grand Touring since I got it a few years back. They're the only part of the bike I haven't serviced as they seem to have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 09:30 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,654
Posted By Mechanicjay

I'm not great at it, but can in a pinch. I...

I'm not great at it, but can in a pinch. I should practice more.

I'm not discounting his experience, but a few more miles training on that particular bike might have helped his shifting. For me,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-19, 01:09 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,783
Posted By Mechanicjay

August: 343. YTD: 735. School is...

August: 343.

YTD: 735.

School is starting up for the kids this week, so my commute miles might start falling off. Then the 9 month long rainy season will start..... It'd be nice to hit 1K for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-19, 10:23 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By Mechanicjay

Surprisingly, the frame is straight, with no...

Surprisingly, the frame is straight, with no evidence of collision. I struck out at Recycled Cycles and Wright Bros. Will try Bike Works next, I've never been down there, but have been meaning to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 11:41 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By Mechanicjay

I was up waaay too late last night reading up on...

I was up waaay too late last night reading up on Raleigh bikes. The headset on this bike is missing the top race and locknut (the surfaces that remain on the bike appear serviceable), I learned...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-19, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,615
Posted By Mechanicjay

I just went through a similar exercise with my...

I just went through a similar exercise with my two bikes, which have a similar somewhat relaxed touring geometry. The 58ish cm cheapo John Deere bike boom bike was very easy to adjust to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-19, 10:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,974
Posted By Mechanicjay

New Bike for parts....or not.

I picked up a Raleigh Grand Prix off the curb last night. I was going to just strip it for its parts as it looked in pretty rough shape. Simplex shifters and deraileurs, a single Wienmann center pull...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 03:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,404
Posted By Mechanicjay

I think you need to search SPECIFICALLY for...

I think you need to search SPECIFICALLY for Schwinn S5 tires.

For example:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 03:24 PM
Replies: 99
Views: 14,004
Posted By Mechanicjay

I'm so bummed that I can't join this year. By...

I'm so bummed that I can't join this year. By the time my head was in the biking game for the year and I realized when this was happening, my wife had already bought concert tickets to see her...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-19, 04:16 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,628
Posted By Mechanicjay

They work well enough to stop my 200lb ass on a...

They work well enough to stop my 200lb ass on a 40lb gas-pipe special down Seattle hills in the wet with something approaching middling confidence. Which is better than the "wish and a prayer" level...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 10:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,494
Posted By Mechanicjay

Discretion is key. You can check out my post in...

Discretion is key. You can check out my post in the "What other C&V skills" post for an idea of the breadth of my retro interests. When first starting out, yes, grab whatever you can that's free...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 09:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,183
Posted By Mechanicjay

C&V permeates every aspect of my life. ...

C&V permeates every aspect of my life.



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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 07:28 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,928
Posted By Mechanicjay

Somewhat late to the "J" Party, but this make...

Somewhat late to the "J" Party, but this make hasn't been represented yet!

Here's a shot of my '75 John Deere Men's Racer. The pic is a bit old, but it's currently hanging in the garage and I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 07:20 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 19,173
Posted By Mechanicjay

Motobecane Grand Touring. Dates from '70-'72....

Motobecane Grand Touring. Dates from '70-'72. Have 500+ miles on it so far this season. :)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-19, 07:02 PM
Replies: 642
Views: 69,783
Posted By Mechanicjay

July: 296.8 Really bummed I didn't hit 300...

July: 296.8

Really bummed I didn't hit 300 for the month.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-19, 05:41 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,631
Posted By Mechanicjay

Aw Jeez, this sounds amazing. Unfortunately,...

Aw Jeez, this sounds amazing.

Unfortunately, this is also the date of the Vintage Volkswagen show and swap meet in Shoreline -- for which I need to attend for old VW Camper reasons. Else, I'd be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-19, 06:05 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,810
Posted By Mechanicjay

So was the FFS not terribly popular, or does it...

So was the FFS not terribly popular, or does it just date this bike to a very narrow period of time?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-19, 02:53 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,810
Posted By Mechanicjay

Schwinn Suburban

Got this guy for free from an Old Lady's garage.

New tubes and tires, repack bearings, and a few hours with some 0000 steel wool on the chrome bits and she cleaned up pretty well.

Has the goofy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 08:14 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 17,764
Posted By Mechanicjay

This looks like it was a lot of fun! Thanks for...

This looks like it was a lot of fun! Thanks for the pictures and getting it in my head that I too could do something like this someday!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 07:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 952
Posted By Mechanicjay

Color Coordination Help

I'm trying to workout some color coordination with my '71-ish Moto Grand Touring.

White Bike, trying to add red accents for some color, but don't want to go overboard it.

The bike currently:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,828
Posted By Mechanicjay

Been busy with other pursuits, like resurrecting...

Been busy with other pursuits, like resurrecting a '73 VW Camper, putting on a display at the Vintage Computing Festival, plus kids, life etc.

Committing to getting back in the bike commuting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-19, 12:31 AM
Replies: 8,792
Views: 1,105,849
Posted By Mechanicjay

1) NOS axle and cones for a hi-flange Normandy...

1) NOS axle and cones for a hi-flange Normandy hub.
2) A new Avocet magnet ring so I can run the RED Avocet 30.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-21-19, 10:48 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Well, I ordered a set of Lyotard 460D pedals off...

Well, I ordered a set of Lyotard 460D pedals off the fleabay with 9/16 threads. Everything on the pedals is the same except for the threading on the crank-arm end. As the pedals I got in the mail...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-19, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Yeah, Recycled Cycles was a bust this time...

Yeah, Recycled Cycles was a bust this time around. The Bike Shack (bike Coop) up here on the North End, was just depressing. They moved locations and longer have buckets and buckets of junk to dig...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 07:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Lyotard 460 pedals. Definitely 14mm.

Lyotard 460 pedals. Definitely 14mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 07:35 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Take it back: Lyotard. Have been searching around...

Take it back: Lyotard. Have been searching around and found a shot that are totally my pedals (though mine have reflectors and a toe cage bolted on):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 07:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Yeah, I work in the U-district. I'll be stopping...

Yeah, I work in the U-district. I'll be stopping by Recycled Cycles tomorrow on lunch :)

..Where is Bike Works?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 06:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Gouche 95% sure it's Atom.

Gouche

95% sure it's Atom.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-19, 06:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,545
Posted By Mechanicjay

Pedal Trouble

As part of the spring tune-up before the season starts, I decided to disassemble, clean and repack the bearings on my Motobecane's pedals. The left pedal had developed a slight click. I took the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-17, 03:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,967
Posted By Mechanicjay

Indeed. Add a set of Kool-stop pads and you can...

Indeed. Add a set of Kool-stop pads and you can easily do an end-over in an emergency stop.

Old dried out, hard-as-rock brake pads, yeah not so much.

I'm not sure I'd a buy a new steel wheel...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 06:25 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,380
Posted By Mechanicjay

Probably about the same running equipment as my...

Probably about the same running equipment as my '71ish Moto GT.

Mine has an Atom 5 speed freewheel in the back, don't remember the sizes, except that the big cog is 32t.

Cones for those hubs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-17, 05:47 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 5,167
Posted By Mechanicjay

On a bike that gets ridden, I see no point in...

On a bike that gets ridden, I see no point in fretting over consumables and regular wear items that are not original. Absolutely keep it looking correct, but mostly keep it safe. For a museum...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-17, 03:43 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,405
Posted By Mechanicjay

lol. I get it though. I've made exactly ONE...

lol. I get it though. I've made exactly ONE social media post about biking and it's when I hit a goal 1000 commuting miles during a season. I even prefaced it with an apology. I definitely have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 37,764
Posted By Mechanicjay

My John Deere in full commuting trim, 1 3/8 inch...

My John Deere in full commuting trim, 1 3/8 inch tires, full fenders, luggage rack, etc comes in at a heart palpitation inducing 38 lbs. Add my 198 lb ass (it was a long dark winter here, ok?) and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-12-17, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,548
Posted By Mechanicjay

Does that fork look a bit tweaked to anyone else?

Does that fork look a bit tweaked to anyone else?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 11:31 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,860
Posted By Mechanicjay

Ditto -- about to give up on my hunt.

Ditto -- about to give up on my hunt.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-17, 08:01 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,627
Posted By Mechanicjay

Guess the add was updated. It was definitely...

Guess the add was updated. It was definitely only $50 the other day. I guess he "serviced" it and is now asking $99. That definitely cuts too deep into my limited hobby budget. Oh well.
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