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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 08:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,790
Posted By lemongrass

I tried installing the bottom cage as illustrated...

I tried installing the bottom cage as illustrated and there was binding, along with a huge nearly 1cm gap between the crown race and bottom cup - so that's certainly not how it should go.
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-23-17, 05:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,790
Posted By lemongrass

Tange Passage Headset Printed Instruction Error?

So I recently installed a Tange Passage threaded headset on my early 80s Bianchi, and I noticed what looks like a mistake on the instruction sheet. To confirm I just wanted to check with you guys......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-17, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,065
Posted By lemongrass

Crank fell off after over 5 years of hard riding

**edit: I probably should have posted this in the Fixed Gear section, but the bike in question is a vintage classic**

So this was a first!

A while back, my drive side crank arm (aluminum)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 02:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

After taking a look at these replies, I think...

After taking a look at these replies, I think I've ruled that option out...way too risky for that reason and others.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 02:18 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

I might try that with a salvaged BB on a...

I might try that with a salvaged BB on a department store beater, but not this one :love:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 02:17 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

Sweet! Good to know :) And yeah I wasn't...

Sweet! Good to know :)

And yeah I wasn't about to try and install anything in that shell before first trying to get the threads in good shape.

The frame was free so I don't mind spending a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 01:57 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

So here are the pics! ...

So here are the pics!

https://preview.ibb.co/gNJfza/IMG_8011.jpg (https://ibb.co/fxQ4QF)
https://preview.ibb.co/g5K9sv/IMG_7980.jpg (https://ibb.co/eYjaXv)...
Forum: Introductions
07-09-17, 01:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 523
Posted By lemongrass

Welcome from Toronto!

Welcome from Toronto!
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-09-17, 01:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,821
Posted By lemongrass

Luckily I've only had two bikes stolen and they...

Luckily I've only had two bikes stolen and they were two of the worst I've ever owned....a completely destroyed Raleigh MTB from 2009 and rusted out vintage department store mixte with everything...
Forum: Alt Bike Culture
07-09-17, 01:46 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 13,162
Posted By lemongrass

If no one is riding the bike, is it even being...

If no one is riding the bike, is it even being ridden in the first place?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

Will post pics soon! BikeForums won't let me...

Will post pics soon! BikeForums won't let me until I've hit 10 posts
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 01:35 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

I will definitely have to remember this! If not...

I will definitely have to remember this! If not for this Bianchi, for future bikes I work on. Which specific model of Phil Wood BB did you end up going with?

I have a vintage Gardin TT frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 01:29 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

This makes me wish you were the one doing the...

This makes me wish you were the one doing the work on my BB shell!

Sounds like it works beautifully...I would never trust myself to do it nearly as well though. I have the tools and know-how to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 01:26 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

I've had mixed experiences with shops in the...

I've had mixed experiences with shops in the past, so I'll be going to this one for the first time after lots of research.

I live in Toronto, and more than 50% of the bikes on the street being...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 01:22 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

Oh for sure - one of the first things I do when I...

Oh for sure - one of the first things I do when I get an old abandoned frame is get that big nasty heavy old school bb out of there and replace it with a new style sealed bb.

Why spend an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 10:14 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

Thanks! I wanted to post a few pics but I'm a...

Thanks! I wanted to post a few pics but I'm a newbie so it won't let me yet.

I'm going to one of the most reputable shops in the city this afternoon so they can check it out, but it will be nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-17, 09:59 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,664
Posted By lemongrass

Chase, rethread to Italian, or use threadless bb?

So I found a nice vintage steel Bianchi in the trash that had been really poorly assembled by the so called "mechanic" or a previous owner and decided it needed to be rescued and put back on the...
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