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Forum: Western Canada
10-31-22, 10:47 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 580
Posted By Heatherbikes

looking for an experienced mechanic/tinkerer on Vancouver Island

Hi, I have been on a remote west coast island for a few years and out of touch with bike shop/mechanic options on Vancouver Island. I am closer to north island, mid island or could go to victoria......
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-18, 02:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks! Andy K, your past post was one that...

Thanks!

Andy K, your past post was one that I referenced. And wow Continental are making 650b x 28mm and 25mm Grand prix 5000 tires!! I'm not sure that's my kind of tire as I ride on terrible...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-18, 02:04 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,619
Posted By Heatherbikes

Oh there is a sleep disruption and I always...

Oh there is a sleep disruption and I always notice the car issue. The sudden change means drivers are just as unprepared for driving in the dar at that busy rush hour time. Other cyclists stop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-18, 02:00 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 5,619
Posted By Heatherbikes

nope

It now gets dark before 4:30pm and will further descend. I mostly grew up in Saskatchewan where they do not change the clocks so it is always a gradual change as it should be. I never suffered from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-18, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,361
Posted By Heatherbikes

89 Centurion le mans 650b question

Hi, I recently got a 1989 centurion le mans rather impulsively. I thought it would make a great winter bike to replace my crashed beloved bicycle, but there is NO clearance for 700c wheels and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 06:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By Heatherbikes

Yeah, you are right, I should just let it go.

Yeah, you are right, I should just let it go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-24-18, 05:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 582
Posted By Heatherbikes

long cages for vintage shimano rear derailleurs?

Having piles of vintage parts around, it can get confusing, and they also get gutted. While I could just get an intact long cage rear derailleur, I would like to use a vintage shimano rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-17, 12:43 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 55,988
Posted By Heatherbikes

I have YET to do a 650b conversion despite how...

I have YET to do a 650b conversion despite how many years of planning and hoarding parts? I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed again with my bikes and bits sprawling all over the place. I sold my perfect...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-17, 04:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,404
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks. i have settled on ordering 165mm strong...

Thanks. i have settled on ordering 165mm strong light cranks from xxcycle. With the bicycle in question going any shorter would require tinkering with handlebars and stems...but for my other...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-12-17, 01:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,404
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks. I have looked at the crank shortening...

Thanks. I have looked at the crank shortening over the years, but would have to find a very long and suitable crank to send them and this would take a l o n g time. Those origin 8 cranks look nice...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-17, 03:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,404
Posted By Heatherbikes

looking for short crank arms that look nice too.

Hi, I am searching for some cranks with smaller arms for my 1980's cramerotti with campy victory. An onslaught of winter and de icer has made mincemeat of the chainrings on my campy victory cranks. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-17, 01:28 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 25,151
Posted By Heatherbikes

I like some of the sugino cranks, the silver...

I like some of the sugino cranks, the silver 'cheaper' campy... A bicycle in the family had the velo orange ta copy cranks and they were awful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-17, 01:22 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 25,151
Posted By Heatherbikes

Those strong lights look nice. I hate the look...

Those strong lights look nice. I hate the look of most modern cranks. I like silver and classy and simple. Those wide weird looking arms?! I have a specialties ta vintage crank that has yet to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-17, 12:56 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,552
Posted By Heatherbikes

So, with the dodgy long cage, I have an IRD 7...

So, with the dodgy long cage, I have an IRD 7 speed freewheel 13-32 and the original cranks with the 52 and 48t. I wish I had gotten the 6 speed freewheel because my 1984 cramerotti doesn't have the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-17, 12:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,552
Posted By Heatherbikes

I have not tried shimano or sun tour. The rally/...

I have not tried shimano or sun tour. The rally/ soma fab long copies will not work, different generation. I had bought the soma fab one. I do have an old nuevo record and super record rear...
Forum: Touring
08-11-16, 11:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,594
Posted By Heatherbikes

swift industries not that solidly build, but good to support small businesses.

I have a swift industries rando bag, the smaller ozette bag. I love it, I chose hot pink and purple before they severely cut back on their colour choices. I am having some problems with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-14, 08:15 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 15,074
Posted By Heatherbikes

Toronto is wonderful for cycling! Man oh man, so...

Toronto is wonderful for cycling! Man oh man, so much fun, all the beautiful men and women out on bikes. Having spent many years exiled in a bicycle void prairie city, I was enthralled by Toronto...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-14, 09:45 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 15,074
Posted By Heatherbikes

I love C&V! I am obsessed with classic bicycles....

I love C&V! I am obsessed with classic bicycles. The better ones were just so well made, and modern mass produced steel bikes are pathetic in comparison. As a child I dreamed of having a wonderful...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-14, 12:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,177
Posted By Heatherbikes

bianchigirl, might be interested in the ralley

bianchigirl, might be interested in the ralley
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-14, 11:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,177
Posted By Heatherbikes

kc0yef: thanks, exactly what I wanted to know,...

kc0yef: thanks, exactly what I wanted to know, and I understood earlier(cryptic bicycle wizard response). Oh and could you go beyond 32t, or what range?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-14, 02:08 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,177
Posted By Heatherbikes

32T instead of 30T wouldn't be much of a...

32T instead of 30T wouldn't be much of a difference, I guess the front cranks would determine that. thanks for the second link Justin, had to see it to believe it. Wow a 28t chainring. There is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-14, 05:19 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,177
Posted By Heatherbikes

Yes, the curiously named Victory Leisure LX,...

Yes, the curiously named Victory Leisure LX, which from my understanding was for bigger teeth cogs rather than an aftermarket triple crank. Were triples being used at the time? The Victory crankset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-14, 11:44 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,177
Posted By Heatherbikes

Will the 'rally'/super record campagnolo long cage plates work on Victory?

I have acquired a bike with vintage campagnolo, Victory. The short cage derailleur is supposed to go to 30T, which may be fine, but if I want to turn it into a long cage derailleur can i use the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-14, 12:03 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 827
Posted By Heatherbikes

another campy rear derailleur! Will the "rally" long cage plate fit on Victory?

I got one of the rally cage copies and have to get around to putting it on the NR or SR...but then I got another bike with all Victory. I believe the Victory rear derailleur can go up to 30T, my...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-09-14, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,672
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks, I do know about bikesmith! The problem...

Thanks, I do know about bikesmith! The problem is that my cranks are 170. Although my vintage raleigh cranks have almost no metal below the pedal hole....although they are steel.
I am interested...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-08-14, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,672
Posted By Heatherbikes

Any short people riding with the proper crank length calculator size?

HI, I have mostly ridden stock bikes, 170mm cranks, never really thought about it until a few years ago and wondered about the leg pain from cycling. I am 5'2", stand over heigh 29.5 inches. I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-14, 06:51 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,377
Posted By Heatherbikes

I need narrow handlebars, I am very small, my...

I need narrow handlebars, I am very small, my drop bar size would be 34 or 36mm, but too many issues with drop bars to make it worthwhile. I have seen photos of bikes where people cut the ends off...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 07:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,377
Posted By Heatherbikes

Yes drillium! the moustache bars look fun, but...

Yes drillium! the moustache bars look fun, but too wide. If there are any custom handlebar builders out there, I'd love to know...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 07:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,377
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned...

Thanks for the replies. I should have mentioned that I know about the different bar diameters. Plus in my house we tend to do alot of improvising to make things work. Some of the velo orange bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 07:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By Heatherbikes

Here is my cramerotti. Silver, rather plain. i...

Here is my cramerotti. Silver, rather plain. i am a bit disappointed that the tree is not stamped onto the fork crowns, or seat tube lug. Some rust.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 01:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 11,377
Posted By Heatherbikes

Anybody using drop bar brake lever on upright bars? effective?

Not specifically classic and vintage, but I do have some lovely, gorgeous vintage non areo brake levers on my recent bicycle scores, but I am hopeless with drop bars, have let that one go. We're...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-03-14, 01:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,554
Posted By Heatherbikes

I will be getting the advanced membership to sell...

I will be getting the advanced membership to sell bicycle bits as I am having a dreadful time with ebay and trying to clear out many goodies. The frame I'd rather part with locally. I was thinking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-14, 12:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By Heatherbikes

pictures tomorrow. I will ask the calgary...

pictures tomorrow. I will ask the calgary campione store about decals.

holden west-what is the centurion dave scott ironman like? I've filled my road bike quota, but there is one sale in the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-14, 09:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,423
Posted By Heatherbikes

Cramerotti, any info about current status? Just scored one

My unexpected bike luck continues with the weekend purchase of a Cramerotti for $150. The seller was getting emails from Vancouver, people wanting him to bring it into the city, but he wanted to...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
06-02-14, 08:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,554
Posted By Heatherbikes

1989 Trek 420 frame, value?

A few years ago I was given a trek 420 frame size 18 or 19 inches. Somebody had taken all the parts and left me with a project...so it has sat in the bedroom as a sock rack. In the span of a...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-02-14, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,613
Posted By Heatherbikes

I do not have tv so haven't heard too much about...

I do not have tv so haven't heard too much about what happened, basic cbc news, one article said hit in upper body, another his arm. He likely crashed. Very scary! Apparently, someone in the Sooke...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
06-01-14, 12:10 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,744
Posted By Heatherbikes

Here is a list of 650c tires Bowzette Team...

Here is a list of 650c tires Bowzette Team Estrogen: Guide to 650C Bicycle Tires (ISO 571 tire size) (http://www.teamestrogen.com/content/650C_tires)
For small riders, 650B is often not enough of a...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-14, 01:30 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By Heatherbikes

Fietsbob: Yes, but for the moment, I'd like free...

Fietsbob: Yes, but for the moment, I'd like free to be free and am already going to have to get another stem, handlebar,pedals, tires, other things.... At first I thought it could just be my year...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-14, 01:27 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,048
Posted By Heatherbikes

photos on posting on frame building section, but...

photos on posting on frame building section, but here is the bike...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-14, 01:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By Heatherbikes

Some more photos, this is the gist of the issue. ...

Some more photos, this is the gist of the issue. The bike seems fine, but I was concerned about the rust being at the joints and lugs rather than random scratches.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-23-14, 01:17 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By Heatherbikes

I have more photos, don't feel up to shrinking...

I have more photos, don't feel up to shrinking them again, so will send a few.
Forum: Framebuilders
05-22-14, 06:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,085
Posted By Heatherbikes

Rust around lugs and welding joints, possible crack on mid 80's bianchi

Hello, I was given a free vintage celeste bianchi. It looked to be in okay condition, very little rust. I got it home and noticed rust is around the lugs and joints, as if seeping through the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-22-14, 06:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,120
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks for the link to the tripilizer @...

Thanks for the link to the tripilizer @ redclovercomponents. The chainrings on the bianchi are big and bigger, so the current set up is difficult, even for my husband who does not have granny gears...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-14, 11:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,120
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks to michael angelo I will be able to try...

Thanks to michael angelo I will be able to try the Henry III plates and see how it goes. Are they all drillium as in photo? 14-34, good to know!
Yes grand bois, I will take that into account, just...
Forum: Long Distance Competition/Ultracycling, Randonneuring and Endurance Cycling
05-20-14, 02:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,744
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks to abdon for explaining something very...

Thanks to abdon for explaining something very important! I have asked the higher powers that be(compass bicycles) for a more narrow 650b tire. I know 650b is all about fat and cushy, but that is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-14, 02:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,120
Posted By Heatherbikes

Okay I understand, that chain wrap and max cog...

Okay I understand, that chain wrap and max cog are not necessarily the same-I sort of thought they were, and dependent on chainrings, individual derailleur etc. I know the manufacturers tend to be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-14, 01:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,048
Posted By Heatherbikes

The rust on my bianchi is not as bad as the...

The rust on my bianchi is not as bad as the bridgestone. I looked down the seat tube and no rust, in fact it is painted inside. The frame does not appear to be chromed alas. Still waiting for help...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-18-14, 01:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 15,120
Posted By Heatherbikes

putting longer cages on short cage nuovo and super record rear derailleurs...

Unexpectedly, I was given an mid 80's bianchi with nuovo record, and a later generation super record rear derailleur! I have been looking for a campagnolo rear derailleur, preferably medium or long...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-16-14, 12:00 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 12,592
Posted By Heatherbikes

Thanks everyone. And thanks Dave Mayer for your...

Thanks everyone. And thanks Dave Mayer for your info, now if I can get a hold of a 32 and 34T cog and figure out how to make a cassette.
Marchisio no longer support Campy 8 speed, and the Wheels...
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