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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 09:46 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 6,637
Posted By Kanegon

Late to the party, but here's my 1987 Centurion...

Late to the party, but here's my 1987 Centurion Facet (https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/786568-centurion-facet.html). ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-23, 06:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,453
Posted By Kanegon

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_6662a_105dd02b24f7a749175c0795ead8acbc4abc32e8.jpg
1987 Facet, 20 lbs 8oz with pedals and fenders.
Started riding my Facet again,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-19, 11:44 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,967
Posted By Kanegon

I've had several B17s and it's vastly more...

I've had several B17s and it's vastly more comfortable than any aero-plastic art object you might want to replace the stock Centurion saddle with. That said, the B17 would not be my first choice...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-17, 06:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,559
Posted By Kanegon

WD = water displacer --- or so I've heard. I use...

WD = water displacer --- or so I've heard. I use it clean oil and dirt encrusted chains. Throw it in a ziplock and spray and soak. It also removes rust, you'll see all that in the bag. I hose it off...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-17, 05:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,147
Posted By Kanegon

Fit is everything, IMHO. I just downsized from a...

Fit is everything, IMHO. I just downsized from a 19.5" Trek frame that I rode for 5 years, to an 18" Trek frame and the difference is huge. According to specs, I could have gone either way, but the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-06-17, 10:45 AM
Replies: 245
Views: 118,696
Posted By Kanegon

They're APEX fenders and not made anymore. I...

They're APEX fenders and not made anymore. I extended the rear fender by bolting it to the rack. They keep rain, debris and urban bio-hazard off my face and back.
...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-05-17, 06:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,921
Posted By Kanegon

Brings back memories of traveling through...

Brings back memories of traveling through Yangshuo, just up/down river from Guilin in 1985! Except back then, all I had to ride were the 3-speed Pigeons that you rent from hotels and restaurants. You...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-17, 08:40 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,671
Posted By Kanegon

I’ve seen plenty of salt riding in the Northeast,...

I’ve seen plenty of salt riding in the Northeast, it’s never dissuaded me. Beater bikes around here is mostly about theft, not wear and tear.
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-28-17, 05:44 PM
Replies: 245
Views: 118,696
Posted By Kanegon

I’m stuck in 1995. Before that, I was stuck in...

I’m stuck in 1995. Before that, I was stuck in 1975. I’m always about 20 years behind the latest craze. Just built this old 930 from the frame up. With index shifting and TruTemper, it’s like the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-28-17, 05:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,671
Posted By Kanegon

I ride the same bike all year long. This year,...

I ride the same bike all year long. This year, I’m trying knobbier tires for slush and ice, but with fenders and the occasional hose down, there’s no reason to compromise. If you consider the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-26-17, 01:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,025
Posted By Kanegon

Ive had no problems using 1.5 tires on 26” mtb...

Ive had no problems using 1.5 tires on 26” mtb rims. Nashbar Streetwise are great, but they’re a little scary in snow and slush, so I recently upgraded to Conti Road Tours 1.75 with more tread and...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
10-16-17, 09:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,506
Posted By Kanegon

Late to the party, but check your PM!

Late to the party, but check your PM!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-15, 12:44 AM
Replies: 363
Views: 120,867
Posted By Kanegon

They stopped making these wonderful Apex fenders....

They stopped making these wonderful Apex fenders. If anyone sees a set, please let me know!

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/Trek/291b02578f83d60d00b4e962d5d293a9_zpsbyfycqky.jpg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-14, 10:46 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,032
Posted By Kanegon

Need to be very careful. That front wheel broke a...

Need to be very careful. That front wheel broke a spoke, locked up and threw me over the handlebar 3 days ago. I have 7 stitches in my mouth and face at the moment. I love vintage bikes, but I'm done...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-17-14, 09:04 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,032
Posted By Kanegon

Thanks for all the suggestions. My first impulse...

Thanks for all the suggestions. My first impulse was to just prying them off with a screwdriver, only to discover they were actually fused to the metal. I think I'm gonna bail on these wheels, those...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-16-14, 04:30 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,032
Posted By Kanegon

I think the rims are shot. Those bumps are harder...

I think the rims are shot. Those bumps are harder than the than rim surface, I had to use a flat jeweler's file to grind them down. I took out the biggest blob measuring 2-3 mm and the wheel is much...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-14, 11:31 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,032
Posted By Kanegon

The year-old Shimano pads have deep grooves from...

The year-old Shimano pads have deep grooves from the bumps, they're shot. I don't see any metal embedded in the rubber. Weird.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-15-14, 02:15 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,032
Posted By Kanegon

looks like solder blobs

Sorry to resurrect a 2 yr old thread, but I just discovered what the OP describes on my vintage Trek 850. What I see are tiny blisters that look like solder blobs emerging from the rim surface. Looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 02:46 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 16,781
Posted By Kanegon

For one thing, you can be certain all the parts...

For one thing, you can be certain all the parts fit with "Asian" bikes, most of which are based on modern Japanese JIS standards. Seems European; English, French and Italian standards were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-13, 01:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 10,280
Posted By Kanegon

Well, I tried IS with the regular Sprint RD and...

Well, I tried IS with the regular Sprint RD and it didn't work. It would work with half the cluster and not the other, hi-lo, take your pick. I think the AP RDs have an extra spring and are spaced...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-12, 09:00 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 3,453
Posted By Kanegon

A freight train on a bike. 3-4 city miles before...

A freight train on a bike. 3-4 city miles before a game is damn impressive!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-12, 09:24 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 5,256
Posted By Kanegon

Any old excuse to share bikeporn. My 1994 Trek...

Any old excuse to share bikeporn. My 1994 Trek 850. (My car's a 1994 Volvo 850!)

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/Trek/ba6e2c69c1e473a38f68f592e1804dcb.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-12, 01:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 6,452
Posted By Kanegon

What? You mean I'm not the only one who uses...

What? You mean I'm not the only one who uses Sharpie?
How noticeable the bluish cast is depends on how pristine the paint is. On my 18 year old Trek, it blends in quite well. Put it this way, I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 12:18 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 4,605
Posted By Kanegon

Is it okay to oil or saddle soap seemingly dry...

Is it okay to oil or saddle soap seemingly dry straps?

I've only worn through 5 pairs in the last 30 years and have never done so... Not sure because they do seem to get rather stressed; hence...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-12, 11:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,209
Posted By Kanegon

I don't have these, but they're skinny and...

I don't have these, but they're skinny and drool-worthy, albeit in France. (http://www.cyclesdsalmon.com/gardebouesalmon2008+.htm)

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/9d96f17a.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-12, 09:54 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,639
Posted By Kanegon

That would be their Hi-Tensile steel tubing, the...

That would be their Hi-Tensile steel tubing, the same as my old Cavalier.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-12, 04:56 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,274
Posted By Kanegon

I'll play. ...

I'll play.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/Raleigh/eaa7f843.jpg

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/Raleigh/8acbb6f4.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 02:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,413
Posted By Kanegon

Which you are clearly going to relish! Toss me...

Which you are clearly going to relish! Toss me the extra LX/XT RD while you're at it ;).
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 12:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,774
Posted By Kanegon

Oh, come on... otherwise, it would just be a...

Oh, come on... otherwise, it would just be a collectors' market. Nevermind the time, money and elbow grease you invest to making the bike whole again. There was a Miyata 1000 an hour away for $150,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 12:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,761
Posted By Kanegon

Hey, I had this happen a long time ago, i.e.,...

Hey, I had this happen a long time ago, i.e., brooks slipping in Laprade. I replaced the the SR nut and pillow with steel parts from another seat post and somehow fixed it. Not sure why it worked,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 7,774
Posted By Kanegon

The best deals are from sellers who don't know...

The best deals are from sellers who don't know what they're selling. Then again, you'd expect the photos to be of the actual item, that's standard.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-08-12, 12:09 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,372
Posted By Kanegon

Folks often argue index vs friction around here....

Folks often argue index vs friction around here. I only discovered index last year, after years of shifting friction on the downtube. I've got both SIS and Accushift, and there's no turning back,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-12, 11:55 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,639
Posted By Kanegon

I built a 70s Cavalier frame up from a Raleigh...

I built a 70s Cavalier frame up from a Raleigh Record and a Fuji Sport almost 30 years ago. Sold it last year on local CL for $100. Quickest sale I've ever made. I charged down power line trails and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-07-12, 06:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,413
Posted By Kanegon

There are lots of 1 1/8" forks out there, but...

There are lots of 1 1/8" forks out there, but building it up from frame with somewhat period correct (in your case Deore LX) parts could be prove very expensive. I suggest buying a second Cromo Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-03-12, 07:51 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 7,261
Posted By Kanegon

Obviously, all the usual suspects like weight,...

Obviously, all the usual suspects like weight, geometry, aerodynamics, tires, etc. That's why there are "modern" bikes. Wouldn't the comparison be more valid if you were comparing the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-12, 08:14 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,065
Posted By Kanegon

Fenders and racks typically add about a pound and...

Fenders and racks typically add about a pound and and a half to my bikes.

84 Raleigh Grand Prix: 25.70 lbs.

http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/Raleigh/f4285df3.jpg

94 Trek...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-12, 07:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,764
Posted By Kanegon

That's a great idea. It worked for me, I toured...

That's a great idea. It worked for me, I toured the coastline of Maine from Arcadia to Campabello with flats one summer. But sitting up on flats may not do justice to a tricked out road bike, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-12, 06:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,998
Posted By Kanegon

I wear caps all the time, under my helmet....

I wear caps all the time, under my helmet. Nothing like drenching it with cold water when the sun's frying your skull. The bill cuts down on glare. Nothing at all anachronistic in my opinion. They've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-12, 07:16 PM
Replies: 616
Views: 44,270
Posted By Kanegon

Just the opposite for me. I was trapped in...

Just the opposite for me. I was trapped in utilitarian riding for almost 20 years. Now I've ALSO got a 22lbs Centurion with no fender or rack bosses (what?!) just to "work out", as Peterson would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-12, 10:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,357
Posted By Kanegon

I'm going! Let' s see, 4 mile ride through...

I'm going! Let' s see, 4 mile ride through Brooklyn traffic... looks like a job for the Raleigh street rod.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-12, 09:03 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,080
Posted By Kanegon

Man, you couldn't steal a bike that nice, let...

Man, you couldn't steal a bike that nice, let alone find one on a curb! I'm sold, Team Fujis are right up there with the best. Another proof that 1984 was a vintage year for Japanese bicycles.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-12, 07:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 17,039
Posted By Kanegon

85 Raleigh Grand Prix Just make it safer for...

85 Raleigh Grand Prix
Just make it safer for riding in traffic. Change to slightly more upright setup for better visibility and maneuverability. Add a rack to haul stuff around with and bigger tires...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,321
Posted By Kanegon

Painting cable housing is a bad idea IMHO. What's...

Painting cable housing is a bad idea IMHO. What's the first thing you notice about old bikes? Battered discolored cable housing with split vinyl and exposed rusty inner sleeves. Well worth the extra...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-12, 10:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 712
Posted By Kanegon

Take a good look and it should be obvious whether...

Take a good look and it should be obvious whether you have a few mils to spare between the seat and chainstays and most critically, the brake bridge. WYSIWYG
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-15-12, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,394
Posted By Kanegon

I've got the same rear wheel, early aero attempt,...

I've got the same rear wheel, early aero attempt, with proprietary spoke blades. It also has a bumpy rim so no go. I thought I could rebuild it until I realized the issue with the proprietary parts....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-12, 01:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,672
Posted By Kanegon

Very handsome, Robbie! She's got great karma,...

Very handsome, Robbie! She's got great karma, obviously. Not a fiasco, but almost a collaborative labor of love with you at the helm. The chrome lugs give it a heap of class!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 06:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,480
Posted By Kanegon

Put it this way, would you ride with those...

Put it this way, would you ride with those eyelets? It's the first thing I notice when considering an old bike. Rust thrives between the rim tape and the eyelets.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 03:14 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,225
Posted By Kanegon

Wasn't Campy the ones that figured out all you...

Wasn't Campy the ones that figured out all you had to do was cut a notch in the clamp and redirect the cable out the side to create .... AERO brakes! Brilliant and it only took 100 years.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 03:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,480
Posted By Kanegon

Personal experience. Here's a Wolber Alpine...

Personal experience.

Here's a Wolber Alpine T430 that I chickened out on. Not that crazy!
http://i305.photobucket.com/albums/nn224/kanegon/6ff4e2e9.jpg

And an MA40, which met a catastrophic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-10-12, 02:38 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,480
Posted By Kanegon

Re: You are going to have a difficult time...

Re: You are going to have a difficult time locating stainless steel spoke nipples. Brass plated, (generally with nickel) or aluminum raw or anodized yes.

Oh..! So the ones on my Araya and Wolber...
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