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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-26-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,479
Posted By qgottwig

Schwinn Continental Rear Derailluer Installation

I have been refurbishing a Schwinn Continental (not sure of exact year) and made the mistake of not taking a picture of the rear derailleur positioning before taking it off and reinstalling. I'm not...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 11:04 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By qgottwig

Since the tool in the manual is out of...

Since the tool in the manual is out of production, do you think this FR-5 from Park Tool would do the trick? :...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-20, 10:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By qgottwig

You are absolutely correct, it's a Shimano FFS...

You are absolutely correct, it's a Shimano FFS System!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-18-20, 09:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,189
Posted By qgottwig

Bottom Bracket Cup Identification and Removal

Hi there!

I've watched all Park Tool's Youtube videos and read all Sheldon Brown's articles on bottom bracket ID and removal, but I'm still not sure what bottom bracket I have and what sort of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-19, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By qgottwig

Turns out my parts are slightly different than...

Turns out my parts are slightly different than the video, but I've almost got it.

This black nut and plastic dust cap (also pictured in my original post actually was able to screw on to secure the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-19, 03:18 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By qgottwig

Can you help explain this mechanism a bit more? I...

Can you help explain this mechanism a bit more? I honestly wasn't even aware this was something different than your regular old crankset. What do you mean by freewheel and that there is an option to...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-19, 09:30 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By qgottwig

Very helpful, thank you!

Very helpful, thank you!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-19, 09:29 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By qgottwig

LOL haven't given it a ride yet, so I guess I'll...

LOL haven't given it a ride yet, so I guess I'll find out!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-19, 10:22 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 4,146
Posted By qgottwig

Need help Reassembling Shimano FF System Crankset

I'm dipping my toes into bike maintenance and decided to refurbish an old beat up 80s Schwinn (not sure of the exact model) from my neighbor. All has been going so far, but I'm really having trouble...
Forum: Commuting
08-01-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,145
Posted By qgottwig

That's it!

That's it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 03:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,084
Posted By qgottwig

Well I'm going to give it a shot so let's hope my...

Well I'm going to give it a shot so let's hope my luck is as good as yours!
Forum: Introductions
08-01-19, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
Posted By qgottwig

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 03:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,084
Posted By qgottwig

*Facepalm* Maintenance newbie here. Just realized...

*Facepalm* Maintenance newbie here. Just realized now I took the pin out all the way, forgetting my tool won't enable me to easily get it back in. Guess that was time wasted cleaning the chain! How...
Forum: Great Lakes
07-30-19, 11:23 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,765
Posted By qgottwig

Minneapolis Greenway During the Winter

Hello MSP riders!

Has anyone had an experience riding the Greenway during the winter months (well maybe not so green then!)? I would be riding from Uptown out to SLP. I only have a road bike right...
Forum: Introductions
07-30-19, 11:19 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
Posted By qgottwig

Thank you, great advice. Always good to send a...

Thank you, great advice. Always good to send a picture since bikes come in many different shape and sizes!
Forum: Introductions
07-30-19, 11:17 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
Posted By qgottwig

It certainly is rewarding. I just hope I get to...

It certainly is rewarding. I just hope I get to the point where I can do things quick enough and don't feel like the money I saved is offset by the amount of hours I had to put in!!
Forum: Introductions
07-29-19, 02:11 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
Posted By qgottwig

Thanks for the encouragement. I learned my first...

Thanks for the encouragement. I learned my first valuable lesson. Always take pictures before you disassemble your entire bike :P
Forum: Commuting
07-29-19, 01:51 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 10,145
Posted By qgottwig

Maybe I'm not a courteous cyclist because I got a...

Maybe I'm not a courteous cyclist because I got a nice surprise from a seagull right through the hole in my helmet the other day. Stopped to get off my bike because I thought some kid threw mud at...
Forum: Introductions
07-29-19, 08:50 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,441
Posted By qgottwig

Bike Maintenance Newbie

Hello!

I've recently acquired an 80s Schwinn road bike from a neighbor that needs a lot a work to become road worthy again. I've been hard at work refurbishing the bike, getting replacement parts,...
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