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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 04:20 PM
Replies: 77
Views: 3,476
Posted By busdriver1959

Getting back to the bolt. It needs to be replaced...

Getting back to the bolt. It needs to be replaced with a stainless bolt that is cut to the correct length, no threads sticking out. After cutting, file the end to a slight dome shape, sand and then...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-23, 04:07 PM
Replies: 159
Views: 6,789
Posted By busdriver1959

Mine too.

Mine too.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-23, 05:52 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 313
Posted By busdriver1959

People are quick to say that you can’t add a disc...

People are quick to say that you can’t add a disc to a frame that isn’t designed for it. What would be the big differences? Disc specific chainstays or seatstays? They don’t exist. Disc specific...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 07:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,373
Posted By busdriver1959

Yes I have built those frames with a few tube...

Yes I have built those frames with a few tube replacements along the way too. I use a Bringheli frame jig and a granite slab with a Bringheli BB post for an alignment table.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,373
Posted By busdriver1959

As a frame is ridden, dropped, cornered and...

As a frame is ridden, dropped, cornered and sometimes crashed, the dropouts will be hit with forces from all directions. Since I’m getting ready to braze the dropouts on my 39th frame I don’t need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-21, 02:22 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,373
Posted By busdriver1959

If the dropout comes off with that little...

If the dropout comes off with that little sideforce, it was going to break off anyway. Better to know now than after lot’s of time, effort and maybe dollars had been put into the project.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 07:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,820
Posted By busdriver1959

It’ll look ok for a year or so and then moisture...

It’ll look ok for a year or so and then moisture will get under the clear and create rust “spiders” all over the frame. It WILL happen.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-21, 07:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,056
Posted By busdriver1959

Order the expensive replacement parts. The moment...

Order the expensive replacement parts. The moment they ship, the missing parts will appear.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-20, 10:43 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 10,410
Posted By busdriver1959

I’m one of the few that are with you on this. ...

I’m one of the few that are with you on this. Been using WD-40 as a chain lube for at least 40 years. Works great.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-20, 01:22 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,671
Posted By busdriver1959

I believe it was Colnago that pushed the idea...

I believe it was Colnago that pushed the idea that brazeons weaken the tubes where they are attached. Deleting the brazeons saved them a ton of money. They later pushed the idea that straight fork...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-20, 06:03 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,230
Posted By busdriver1959

[QUOTE=AlmostTrick;21662951]Of course they do....

[QUOTE=AlmostTrick;21662951]Of course they do. But they weren't cold set with makeshift tools, imprecise measurements and brute force on my garage floor.

Actually, I bend mine on a form I made...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-26-20, 03:57 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 6,230
Posted By busdriver1959

Do any of your bikes have curved fork blades? If...

Do any of your bikes have curved fork blades? If so, you should probably pitch them to the curb. Those fork blades came from the supplier as straight blades and were bent (cold set) to their current...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-20, 04:24 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,733
Posted By busdriver1959

I’m interested in this because of the aesthetics....

I’m interested in this because of the aesthetics. A too long stem just doesn’t look right. While long and short stems perform the same, I would rather buy as short a stem as I can and have about an...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-19, 11:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 7,882
Posted By busdriver1959

I’m not sure what I hate more, lawyer lips or...

I’m not sure what I hate more, lawyer lips or thru axles. With the disc brake mounted on the back of the left fork blade, one or the other is necessary. I’m getting ready to build a new fork for my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-25-19, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,754
Posted By busdriver1959

I’ve been riding look pedals/delta cleats since...

I’ve been riding look pedals/delta cleats since the early 80s. They’re a little slippery but not hazardous. Just walk carefully.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-19, 07:33 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 5,202
Posted By busdriver1959

I’m not buying the mips hype. We were all born...

I’m not buying the mips hype. We were all born with mips already installed. It’s our scalp. It functions exactly like mips but with even more movement. Until the testers use a dummy head with a layer...
Forum: Framebuilders
05-20-19, 05:38 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,165
Posted By busdriver1959

If I were you I'd talk to the framebuilder about...

If I were you I'd talk to the framebuilder about brazing on a stainless steel cable stop from Nova Cycle Supply. They have a divers helmet stop that might not look too bad but the hole would need to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,067
Posted By busdriver1959

Nova Cycle Supply has them for less than $3....

Nova Cycle Supply has them for less than $3. Shipping will eat you up though. You could try talking a local framebuilder into adding them to an order or, you could order them allong with a bunch of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-19, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,233
Posted By busdriver1959

They also come in handy when...

They also come in handy when framebuildinghttps://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/ee40276b_2ba7_4ba6_b049_bde6050b92f2_887b24ea77bcb5a086606d41ec88d6b87a51cc47.jpeg
Forum: Framebuilders
03-08-19, 05:36 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,093
Posted By busdriver1959

I've had great luck with Duplicolor rattlecan...

I've had great luck with Duplicolor rattlecan paint from the auto parts store. It goes on well and dries quickly. It's a laquer. I also like their self etching primer. I cover all of it with 2...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-07-19, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,837
Posted By busdriver1959

Andrew, I'm interested. I'll PM you. Earl...

Andrew,
I'm interested. I'll PM you.

Earl Glazer
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-19, 05:53 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,697
Posted By busdriver1959

It looks to be a very low trail design. That...

It looks to be a very low trail design. That means the steering will be very quick. However, when you add a load in the handle bar bag and panniers, the steering slows. The two cancel each other out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-19, 04:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,564
Posted By busdriver1959

I use CO2 on other bikes. It's hard to beat a...

I use CO2 on other bikes. It's hard to beat a Silca even though they didn't work all that well. The best part is that some riders out there wouldn't know what it is!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-19, 08:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,564
Posted By busdriver1959

If you really want to do it right, lose the pump...

If you really want to do it right, lose the pump clip on the top tube and find a Silca Impero with a Campy head to fit there.
Forum: Framebuilders
01-02-19, 06:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,918
Posted By busdriver1959

I've tried lots of different fixtures for holding...

I've tried lots of different fixtures for holding small bits in place for brazing. So far, bent spokes seem to work best for me. You might want to give it a try with the BB cable guides. That's a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-18, 06:06 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,104
Posted By busdriver1959

A typical raw 1 inch crown measures just under...

A typical raw 1 inch crown measures just under 29mm before cutting. The job goes much faster with less wear on the expensive tool if some of that material is removed first. It sounds like somebody...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-18, 01:46 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,885
Posted By busdriver1959

How old are the brake pads and how has the bike...

How old are the brake pads and how has the bike been stored? I live where it’s hot and have found that storing a bike in the hot attic can leave me with braking that is incediibly bad after a...
Forum: Framebuilders
12-02-18, 08:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,298
Posted By busdriver1959

Looks like only one photo loaded. Here’s the...

Looks like only one photo loaded. Here’s the other. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/a209be38_11c2_47ab_a971_09f763d42396_d43f5e008747895424f6ebca9d24f52ea9648061.jpeg
Forum: Framebuilders
12-02-18, 08:25 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,298
Posted By busdriver1959

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

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/8140474b_d24d_46cb_aede_aa45f918ef94_3d385e538ac7e0cc65e9a2c0aee60da1273fe99d.jpeg
I used a DOS road shell from Nova (68mm) with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-18, 06:07 AM
Replies: 111
Views: 26,663
Posted By busdriver1959

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/eb2c720d_1767_4f8d_a59d_f148d45415af_888af6d063b77726c508343f25b4fadca265a46a.jpeg
1x cross/gravel bike. A combination of Columbus...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-18, 05:49 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,405
Posted By busdriver1959

The biggest issue with a new carbon fork will be...

The biggest issue with a new carbon fork will be maintaining the axle to crown distance. It shouldn’t be too hard to find a road carbon fork with the correct a to c but you want to pay attention to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-18, 07:11 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,491
Posted By busdriver1959

Also, if you use the Spraymax 2k, get a good...

Also, if you use the Spraymax 2k, get a good filter mask. There’s some nasty stuff in there that you don’t want to breathe
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-18, 07:01 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 3,491
Posted By busdriver1959

I’ve done a number of bikes with laquer based...

I’ve done a number of bikes with laquer based automotive paint out of a rattlecan from the autoparts store. I then put on two or three coats of the Spraymax 2k mentioned above. The result is a very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-18, 07:27 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,122
Posted By busdriver1959

I would avoid going back to the LBS that declared...

I would avoid going back to the LBS that declared the bike trashed without a good inspection. The bike is steel, not carbon(plastic). It’s far more durable than a plastic bike and if bent, can be...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-19-18, 03:31 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,567
Posted By busdriver1959

Look at Nova Cycle Supply for the braze ons you...

Look at Nova Cycle Supply for the braze ons you will need for the project.
I have one bike with the derailleur guides on top of the bottom bracket along with integrated shifters. I’ve had no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-18, 04:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,495
Posted By busdriver1959

[QUOTE=79pmooney;20488782]Those B52s are a little...

[QUOTE=79pmooney;20488782]Those B52s are a little like my workhorse fix gear (going since 1976). Everything on it has been replaced at least 5 times, including frames.

Ben

I”d be willing to bet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-18, 04:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,495
Posted By busdriver1959

The only ones flying now are the H models built...

The only ones flying now are the H models built in 1961 and 1962. The Gs could still be out there but they fell victim to one of those treaties with Russia. They were cut into pieces and left to lay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-18, 07:57 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 2,495
Posted By busdriver1959

The B-52s that are flying today are 56-57 years...

The B-52s that are flying today are 56-57 years old. They are mostly aluminum. If you’ve ever watched the wing flap around in turbulence you’d guess that they are under a lot more stress than any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-06-18, 07:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 4,962
Posted By busdriver1959

How do we define frame size? If it’s by seat...

How do we define frame size? If it’s by seat tube length, the more traditional method, the bike is a 55:5 and is probably too small. If we define it by toptube length, some like this better, the...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-06-18, 06:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,410
Posted By busdriver1959

By the time you get a builder to do the work and...

By the time you get a builder to do the work and add new paint for the fork, it’s going to be pretty expensive. A custom stem can put the bars right where you want them. Might be less expensive.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-05-18, 03:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,259
Posted By busdriver1959

It wouldn’t be that hard to fix really. Cut the...

It wouldn’t be that hard to fix really. Cut the old tube out as close as possible to the lugs and then go at it with an adjustable reamer or die grinder, or both. When you have the proper slip fit,...
Forum: Framebuilders
07-04-18, 12:31 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 18,157
Posted By busdriver1959

It’s a good bit of work but I grind and file the...

It’s a good bit of work but I grind and file the lip away when I have one in a seat lug. I think it’s worth the extra effort.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-18, 07:07 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 5,888
Posted By busdriver1959

I just measured the side plates on my 8, 9, 10,...

I just measured the side plates on my 8, 9, 10, and 11 speed chains. They vary a little by brand but are all very close to the same thickness. It’s the bushings between the plates are what vary in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-18, 04:44 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,801
Posted By busdriver1959

What really matters are the three contact points,...

What really matters are the three contact points, pedals, saddle and bars. Assuming the crankarms are a reasonable length, can you get the saddle to the proper position in relation to the bottom...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 01:28 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 11,112
Posted By busdriver1959

Gugie-Love the brass Reynolds “stickers”! Any...

Gugie-Love the brass Reynolds “stickers”! Any chance you’ll do a thread detailing the process?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-18, 12:54 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,218
Posted By busdriver1959

If you can get on and off of it without pain, the...

If you can get on and off of it without pain, the seat height and setback feel good and you can comfortably reach the bars at the end of a long ride, it fits.
The relationship of the three contact...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-13-18, 11:59 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,283
Posted By busdriver1959

To the OP- it might be a good idea to google...

To the OP- it might be a good idea to google “cycling’s effect on Parkinson’s”. Turns out that cycling at a “fast cadence”, (normal cadence for us) has a positive effect on the patient’s symptoms....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-06-18, 01:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,506
Posted By busdriver1959

If I remember correctly from the first post about...

If I remember correctly from the first post about these brifters, they are first generation or very early generation. If so, the detents were very light by design. Rebuilding them won’t change...
Forum: Framebuilders
03-05-18, 06:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,782
Posted By busdriver1959

Google "campagnolo interface with frame". That'll...

Google "campagnolo interface with frame". That'll get you to their chart that gives the info based on front chainring size.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-18, 06:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,668
Posted By busdriver1959

Late to this thread but I’m out in Germantown and...

Late to this thread but I’m out in Germantown and have a 650 wheelset up in the attic if you need to do a test fit. The rear is probably 126 but I’ll need to check it if you’re interested.
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