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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-19, 11:01 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 19,559
Posted By dancinmikeb

Nishiki Olympic

So, after reading some of the commentary above, is the Nishiki Olympic I JUST picked up yesterday a POS?
(KS271### which is a '73 I think?) It needs a little work, but if it's low quality I may take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-19, 09:58 PM
Replies: 2,676
Views: 1,136,741
Posted By dancinmikeb

logo

Mary, did you ever figure out what the W represents?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-14-13, 02:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By dancinmikeb

This is a 1970, white with the three color band...

This is a 1970, white with the three color band on the seatpost. It looks just like the '69 on Sheldon's page, but according the the serial # it's a '70. When I got it the frame, fork, and headset...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-13, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By dancinmikeb

Unfortunately, being original is far less a...

Unfortunately, being original is far less a priority than low out-of-pocket cost. I've tried to keep the overall look old school by, say, not having a black seatpost.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-13, 08:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,531
Posted By dancinmikeb

Brake cables and housing for Raleigh Pro

Hey all,

My Raleigh is a 1970 Professional. I am just steps away from street readiness. My concern is: Will I need anything special or uniques in terms of brake cables or housing to make them fit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-13, 11:39 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,509
Posted By dancinmikeb

He had his ankles fused late- or post- career....

He had his ankles fused late- or post- career. Wonder how that affects the riding? Actually what does that even mean?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-13, 11:36 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,022
Posted By dancinmikeb

What if I have three options? First, currently...

What if I have three options? First, currently ready for cableing, Shimano 600 sidepulls. Second, MAFAC "Racer" centerpulls (really old, but working). Third, Gran-Compe sidepulls, apparently similar...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-13, 09:12 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,036
Posted By dancinmikeb

FWIW, Park Tool website also refers to the "four...

FWIW, Park Tool website also refers to the "four races" in it's headset maintenance instructions.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,509
Posted By dancinmikeb

dietary

WORD

I switched most pasta for brown rice and chickpeas. Dropped 4 pounds in 2 weeks just like that...mostly in the fom of gas, it would seem.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-30-13, 01:47 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 31,198
Posted By dancinmikeb

I did it! Hammer time!

I did it! Hammer time!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-13, 10:17 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 6,022
Posted By dancinmikeb

Any updates? I know it's been awhile...

Curious as to how this turned out as I have similar questions about my build.
Thanks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-13, 01:35 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,819
Posted By dancinmikeb

Say, did you happen to have a source for the...

Say, did you happen to have a source for the Lambert dust caps? I want to use mine, but not without caps. I also want to figure out a way to make dust caps out of beer bottle caps, but I'm not very...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-13, 01:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By dancinmikeb

Thanks! Now to make sure it just doesn't LOOK...

Thanks! Now to make sure it just doesn't LOOK terrible.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-29-13, 09:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By dancinmikeb

OK, so this rim - laced to a not dead Shimano hub...

OK, so this rim - laced to a not dead Shimano hub - can it be paired with a 15 mm wide rear wheel that is not deep V but double-wall? I can't think of why this would be an issue, but am I missing...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-27-13, 11:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,260
Posted By dancinmikeb

What is this wheel?

I've searched and searched the entire World Wide Web and found nothing. Has anyone out there heard of a wheel called a Mavic 196? It is a very deep V shape and measures I think 622-13. I'm trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-13, 09:40 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,819
Posted By dancinmikeb

It's quite an interesting story actually:...

It's quite an interesting story actually: http://viscount-lambert-bikes.blogspot.com/2011/03/about-those-lambert-viscount-death.html
for more info.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-12-13, 10:36 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,819
Posted By dancinmikeb

I'm presently disassembling a 1973 Viking by...

I'm presently disassembling a 1973 Viking by Lambert with the death fork, and that certainly looks like the death fork there.
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-27-13, 10:23 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,076
Posted By dancinmikeb

Hi Long Tom, May I ask what you used for a 3/8"...

Hi Long Tom, May I ask what you used for a 3/8" riser? Did you attach it to the pedal semi-permanently? I think I need to do the same.
Thanks,
dancinmikeb
Forum: Introductions
07-23-13, 02:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 242
Posted By dancinmikeb

How I got here.

One day I stopped by my friend's house -- he's a bike nut, like many of you -- and told him how I was hoping to fix up a road bike cheaply so I could ride faster and longer distances. Next thing I...
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