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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-21, 11:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks for the response. The nut that keeps the...

Thanks for the response. The nut that keeps the brake on the fork is loosening. The caliper arms don't seem to move freely with a washer and nut installed. Meaning when I tighten the brake lever and...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-21, 06:26 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 852
Posted By Bladeputr13

Vintage Suntour Brakes

I have some Suntour brakes that are in great shape except the fact that it seems after a little riding the front set loosens up a bit. Is thread lock the best idea? Obviously making sure that it...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-21, 05:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks Andy! I guess I was wondering why a screw...

Thanks Andy! I guess I was wondering why a screw is needed at all. Can't it just exit without a screw there and a put a crimp on the end and call it a day.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-08-21, 04:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 356
Posted By Bladeputr13

Suntour derailleur cable connection

How does the cable connect to this screw? I understand it enters the rear and terminates here but I don't know the exact mechanics. Thanks guys. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-21, 07:28 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks Sweeks that does help.

Thanks Sweeks that does help.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-21, 07:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By Bladeputr13

I believe that's correct. You say the movement of...

I believe that's correct. You say the movement of the right lever trims the left/front. Why are there two levers? The left lever doesn't seem turn or move. Only slides back and forth as the right...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-06-21, 05:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 545
Posted By Bladeputr13

Suntour friction shifters

I have the Symmetric model. And I lost the pictures of the dismantling of it. I'm putting it back together and I need finer minds to help me understand.

The right lever makes sense-turns to loosen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 01:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks guys/gals! You're great.

Thanks guys/gals! You're great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 01:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Bladeputr13

Sorry, meant to post to bicycle mechanics.

Sorry, meant to post to bicycle mechanics.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 01:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,302
Posted By Bladeputr13

Brake parts

I hope you guys don't mind simple questions. What is the eyelet for at the base of my pinky and the triangle piece sitting by itself. Two of them connect below the brake pads. ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 07:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks hillrider and others. That makes perfect...

Thanks hillrider and others. That makes perfect sense. I watched a couple wheel truing videos-global cycling network's among them and this is the first mention of some wheels neccessity to be...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 05:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thank you, Bill. That's very thorough. I will put...

Thank you, Bill. That's very thorough. I will put it another way. If all the pieces are correct for the bike e.g. spacing of dropouts, parts, wheel and freewheel. Why is it when I put the frickin'...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 05:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Bladeputr13

I appreciate your time Bill but i don't know how...

I appreciate your time Bill but i don't know how to be more clear. The frame is straight. The dropouts are even and spaced 126mm apart. The axle is straight and the bearings in the wheels are new....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Bladeputr13

The dropouts are spaced 126mm. They look good...

The dropouts are spaced 126mm. They look good using a homemade dropout alignment gauge. The back wheel sits square on an a now straight axle that was once bent. Wheel dishing makes a lot of sense...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 03:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Bladeputr13

Well that solves it. Thanks for your reponse! I...

Well that solves it. Thanks for your reponse! I didn't delve too far into dishing on my specific bike I just assumed dishing was always even on bike wheels.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-04-21, 03:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,032
Posted By Bladeputr13

6 speed freewheel/126 mm spacing

I bought a Nishiki road bike on Craigslist. I took the whole thing apart and finally have intimate knowledge of how everything fits together. The only thing I can't figure out how the 6 speed...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-20-21, 09:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks everybody

I can't read everything right now but the responses are great and I appreciate all responses.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-21, 05:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks Gear. From my novice eye it looks like...

Thanks Gear. From my novice eye it looks like the dropouts are a little wonky, too.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-19-21, 03:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 420
Posted By Bladeputr13

Rear wheel and cassette spacing

6 months ago I started taking apart and restoring a vintage Nishiki. I took pictures of the tear down but lost my phone. I'm just starting up again. Right now I'm putting the rear wheel(Araya) on...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-20, 01:48 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By Bladeputr13

Okay, makes sense. Thanks for your input!

Okay, makes sense. Thanks for your input!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-20, 05:13 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By Bladeputr13

I never said anything crossed 4 times. I figures...

I never said anything crossed 4 times. I figures it out though. On my wheel spoke direction was opposite. So in the picture where red is going one way it's opposite on my wheel. And instead of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-20, 11:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By Bladeputr13

Yea sorry, I didn't do a very good job of...

Yea sorry, I didn't do a very good job of illustrating it. The more I look at the hub the more I realize it's not only the direction the heads of the spokes are facing but a entirely different...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-20, 10:09 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By Bladeputr13

The original is pictured below. The original is...

The original is pictured below. The original is the heads(don't know proper terminology, where the spoke attaches to the hub) are opposite. The heads are facing down and in turn instead of crossing...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-20, 09:35 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,435
Posted By Bladeputr13

Wheel lacing question

I bought a used vintage road bike. I'm cleaning it and putting it back together. I'm lacing the spokes on the wheels right now. I read Sheldon's lacing tutorial. I saw a couple videos online that...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-27-20, 02:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By Bladeputr13

You guys are awesome. Thanks to all that...

You guys are awesome. Thanks to all that contributed!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 07:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By Bladeputr13

As JohnDThompson so astutely pointed out it is a...

As JohnDThompson so astutely pointed out it is a "winner" freewheel. For no terrific reason other than being a completionist and wanting to clean and lube it since I'm doing a whole bike teardown, I...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 11:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By Bladeputr13

That was so satisfying. Thanks again ...

That was so satisfying. Thanks again
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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-20, 11:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks guys! Your input is priceless.

Thanks guys! Your input is priceless.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-25-20, 06:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,253
Posted By Bladeputr13

Vintage suntour cassette removal help

I just bought a two pronged tool to remove this cassette. My question is, do I need to remove anything like the black outer ring around it before I can go ahead and take the cassette off. Thanks so...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,145
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thank you for your time, wizardofboz! Im going...

Thank you for your time, wizardofboz! Im going to give it a go first thing in the morning.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 675
Posted By Bladeputr13

Stuck headset

What's keeping me from taking this apart? Is the top washer supposed to be unscrewed or pulled off? It won't budge no matter what I do. Second guess is that top part is a keyed washer that has to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 05:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,832
Posted By Bladeputr13

Yea, you're right, curbtender.

Yea, you're right, curbtender.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-30-20, 04:35 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 9,145
Posted By Bladeputr13

I am in the same boat. Does the washer on top of...

I am in the same boat. Does the washer on top of the decagonal nut need to be pulled or screwed off? It doesn't budge a bit. Maybe it's a keyed washer. I am at a loss. Thanks so much ahead of time!...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,951
Posted By Bladeputr13

Thanks for the heads-up! Remember when ebay was...

Thanks for the heads-up! Remember when ebay was a fun place? Let's make a new one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 04:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,832
Posted By Bladeputr13

Carbon is cool but just remember it's going to be...

Carbon is cool but just remember it's going to be a stiffer ride than steel. :giver:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 04:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,297
Posted By Bladeputr13

That black is fetching! jk. I'd love to see it...

That black is fetching! jk. I'd love to see it if you choose to repaint. And I think usazorro is right. A serial number has to be around.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 04:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,254
Posted By Bladeputr13

What size is it? Any chance you have a picture...

What size is it? Any chance you have a picture handy?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 04:15 PM
Replies: 98
Views: 12,660
Posted By Bladeputr13

The stay-in seems to be a renaissance of sorts. ...

The stay-in seems to be a renaissance of sorts. The classics are making a comeback. Bread making, art and classic bikes!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 04:11 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,312
Posted By Bladeputr13

I'm sorry that happened. How much can you bend a...

I'm sorry that happened. How much can you bend a dropout back in to place? I understand some aren't candidates for such a procedure.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,759
Posted By Bladeputr13

jonwvara that anti-rust pool idea is interesting!...

jonwvara that anti-rust pool idea is interesting! I'll have to try that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 03:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 8,039
Posted By Bladeputr13

Sheldon Brown is sorta an icon in bicycle...

Sheldon Brown is sorta an icon in bicycle mechanics and restoration. His website is one of the best primers to wet your whistle.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-20, 03:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,401
Posted By Bladeputr13

That is pretty cool! Curious to see how...

That is pretty cool! Curious to see how effective it is.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-31-15, 05:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 642
Posted By Bladeputr13

Quick purchase question

Hello,

I have used all of the collective information on this site in the last year to learn a lot. I appreciate everyone's input. My brief question is, if I'm looking for a lightweight bike frame,...
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