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Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-22, 08:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By mtarrant05

makes sense. I’m confused because the set with...

makes sense. I’m confused because the set with carbon spokes (16/21) has a heavier load capacity 135kg than the one with steel spikes (18/24) at 120kg.
Forum: Road Cycling
07-23-22, 07:07 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 324
Posted By mtarrant05

Help me! I'm stuck!! Hyper v Lun

Team!

I'm going in circles on which Winspace wheelset to buy. It looks like the weight tolerance on the Hyper is higher (135kg total package vs 120kg) but they are a 16/21 Spoke count.

The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-19, 06:44 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,603
Posted By mtarrant05

Yes! Fits great. Got them off eBay. Rustines.

Yes! Fits great. Got them off eBay. Rustines.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-19, 04:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,603
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-19, 03:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,603
Posted By mtarrant05

Finally ready to roll! New cables. Tires. ...

Finally ready to roll!

New cables. Tires. Bar tape. Seat. Hoods.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-30-19, 08:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By mtarrant05

Sold this for $200 last night! Thanks all!

Sold this for $200 last night! Thanks all!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 11:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,495
Posted By mtarrant05

Hate to scratch up this old frame. Ugh. But...

Hate to scratch up this old frame. Ugh. But better ugly than rusty. Thinking about options for cover up.

Could nail polish or mask off everything but the top tube and head tube. Wrap string...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-19, 11:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,495
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-19, 10:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By mtarrant05

Took the wheel heel to my LBS today ready to...

Took the wheel heel to my LBS today ready to order a new wheel. He said the bearings were bone dry and cone was a smidge loose. Packed and tightened everything back for me. $10.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 11:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,495
Posted By mtarrant05

Sprayed the exterior spots tonight with the Fluid...

Sprayed the exterior spots tonight with the Fluid Film. Bubbled up on the rust quickly but I only let it sit for 10-15 seconds before wiping away. Did that a few times.

Will pencil sand the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 10:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,495
Posted By mtarrant05

Fluid Film Inside Frame?

Team:

Any reason I shouldn't spray Fluid Film inside the frame of my 86 Peugeot Triathlon? I'm treating a few spots of rust on the toptube from sweat and am concerned about the inside. I don't...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 08:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By mtarrant05

Thank you!

Thank you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By mtarrant05

Or should I just get a new front wheel? the...

Or should I just get a new front wheel?

the rear replacement is a wheelmaster with weinmann hub I believe. From a LBS.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-19, 08:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By mtarrant05

Is replacing the axle tricky? Where would I find...

Is replacing the axle tricky? Where would I find a replacement?

the rear wheel was replaced a few years back when the prior owner bent it on a curb.

Would this be easier to just replace the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 10:45 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,464
Posted By mtarrant05

Mallard Wheel Hum/Vibration

Took my new to me Peugeot TrIathlon for an inaugural ride tonight and 2 odd things happened.

1) The rear wheel came unalign and was locking up against the bike frame. Took me a minute to figure...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 10:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 10:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mtarrant05

Whoops! Sent to early. My game plan here is to...

Whoops! Sent to early. My game plan here is to use the pencil sandpaper trick to knock down the handful of rust spots. Then fluid film and touch up paint.

Even with the updated pics, you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 10:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mtarrant05

Update here! Got the rear brake cable off and...

Update here! Got the rear brake cable off and inspected the frame closer. Took a no scratch scour pad and knocked of any flaking paint I could. Updated pictures below. I also noticed a smidge of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-17-19, 11:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By mtarrant05

Thanks!!

Thanks!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 11:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mtarrant05

Thank you! If anyone has pro tips on Vintage...

Thank you!
If anyone has pro tips on Vintage Peugeot Touch Up Paint please let me know.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-16-19, 09:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,754
Posted By mtarrant05

1972 Schwinn Super Sport!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 09:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 989
Posted By mtarrant05

Rust + Chain Size!

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 08:14 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By mtarrant05

Thank you! Found a set on EBay for $18. 🙌

Thank you! Found a set on EBay for $18. 🙌
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-16-19, 12:28 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 902
Posted By mtarrant05

Replacement Brake Hoods??

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-15-19, 08:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 25,445
Posted By mtarrant05

Bryan: Where did you find White brake hoods?

Bryan: Where did you find White brake hoods?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 05:53 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,603
Posted By mtarrant05

Thanks. If it’s purely cosmetic I’ll just leave...

Thanks. If it’s purely cosmetic I’ll just leave them. Good enough for me.

Will throw on some new tires though.

Tires. Brake Cables. Bar tape!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 01:28 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,603
Posted By mtarrant05

Thanks! That reset to 130mm would be via...

Thanks! That reset to 130mm would be via Cold-Setting?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-14-19, 01:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,603
Posted By mtarrant05

1986 Peugeot Triathlon!

Hi team!

Someone posted this 86 Peugeot on FB and I snatched it up. Going to finish replacing the cables on the Super Sport and sell it. This Peugeot is almost 15 lbs lighter. Night & Day. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,057
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Road Cycling
08-14-19, 08:09 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,057
Posted By mtarrant05

Funny you would mention that because I pivoted...

Funny you would mention that because I pivoted here! Saw a 1986 Peugeot Triathlon (PSN10) come up on Facebook. Perfect sizing. Picked it up yesterday. $200. 2 owners. Great condition.

This...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 12:03 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,057
Posted By mtarrant05

Nice!! Mind me asking how much that frame set...

Nice!! Mind me asking how much that frame set you back?

I'm with you. My riding is light and I don't need to get to far in here. That said, these little projects are very cathartic for me. ...
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 08:12 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,057
Posted By mtarrant05

What would you recommend I look for? Something...

What would you recommend I look for? Something different or just a better price?
Forum: Road Cycling
08-12-19, 08:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 6,057
Posted By mtarrant05

Attempting GCN "SuperBike" Build!

Hi team!

Recently watched the GCN Trek conversion to "Super Bike" episodes. Fascinating! Thinking this would be really fun.

First, Need your opinions on the starting Frame. I found a local...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 12:39 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

Thank you!! What essential bike tools are...

Thank you!!

What essential bike tools are needed?

I have a chain whip somewhere. Then standard tools. That might be it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 09:58 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

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Thanks Gents! Stem adjusted!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-19, 09:39 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,873
Posted By mtarrant05

Haha! Beautiful ride man. Love that Blue. In...

Haha! Beautiful ride man. Love that Blue. In great condition.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-19, 07:23 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

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Heres the track bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-19, 06:39 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

HAHA! No you will not! In fact, this thread has...

HAHA! No you will not! In fact, this thread has particularly helped me realize what’s truly involved here. I’m going with you Dark Lefty. This bike is beauty and I do not need to change a thing. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 02:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 02:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

Yeah! Pictures work now! We’re in business. ...

Yeah! Pictures work now! We’re in business. Here’s a quick pic of brake spacing on original wheels.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-30-19, 02:42 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

That's helpful. What did you end up doing on the...

That's helpful. What did you end up doing on the rear?

Also- Once the 700c wheels are on, is the existing gearing setup compatible? Would be really cool if I could just add those new wheels and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 03:07 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

Thank you! Rookie follow up question, what’s a...

Thank you! Rookie follow up question, what’s a 5V block?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-19, 02:26 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 5,466
Posted By mtarrant05

1972 Schwinn Super Sport Build

Hi team!

Picked up a great used SS earlier this year. Cleaned it up and would like to lighten it up a bit.

Found a Track Bike that could be my source for parts here.

The track bike has a...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-19, 02:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,431
Posted By mtarrant05

Went to add pictures but I guess I need 10 posts...

Went to add pictures but I guess I need 10 posts first! We’ll work on that so I can update here.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-29-19, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,431
Posted By mtarrant05

1972 Schwinn Super Sport Conversion?!

Hi all! Need your opinion. I picked up a 1972 Super Sport (Kool Lemon) from Facebook for $75 earlier this year. Original brooks saddle, cleaned it up. New bar tape. New tires. Basics.

Have the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-29-19, 01:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 30,021
Posted By mtarrant05

Hi all! Need your opinion. I picked up a 1972...

Hi all! Need your opinion. I picked up a 1972 Super Sport (Kool Lemon) from Facebook for $75 earlier this year. Original brooks saddle, cleaned it up. New bar tape. New tires. Basics.

Have...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-05-07, 03:00 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By mtarrant05

Ok, I just got done reading all of this thread ...

Ok, I just got done reading all of this thread http://forums.mtbr.com/showthread.php?t=199758. It seems these Forges are a new breed trapped in a stereotype. Read up boys, i'm leaning towards them
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-04-07, 08:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,001
Posted By mtarrant05

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