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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-19-16, 08:17 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 491
Posted By champion city

Sturmey B2C and S2C/S2 internals compatibility

I have a Sturmey Archer B2C hub built into a wheel that is having some trouble shifting. Rebuild in progress, which may solve the problem.

Should I need repair parts, I believe that S2C hubs have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-13, 09:44 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO a crown race for an older CCM, which is an...

ISO a crown race for an older CCM, which is an oddball size, 26.2 inner diameter. I have lots of small parts to trade. I would also gladly accept direction to a site that sells such a part.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,542
Posted By champion city

Di2 requires a bit of a different cable routing...

Di2 requires a bit of a different cable routing from a traditionally cabled bike, and the battery needs to mount somewhere on the frame. Overall, not too much would be required, but I'm not sure if...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-12, 11:35 PM
Replies: 11,193
Views: 1,386,804
Posted By champion city

That Kilo looks great! Who makes that anodized...

That Kilo looks great! Who makes that anodized stem? Full parts list?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-16-12, 11:26 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO: Campagnolo 10s chainring set, preferably...

ISO:
Campagnolo 10s chainring set, preferably 39-53
Campagnolo 10s ergo shifters, any group, both carbon and alloy work
and long shot - Phil wood 102mm campagnolo taper BB
Phil wood french thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-25-12, 07:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,372
Posted By champion city

I have used an earlier 600 crank with a 110 bb...

I have used an earlier 600 crank with a 110 bb and it gave me a perfect chainline with the chainring on the outside of the crank spider. I have heard that this crank will work with a similarly sized...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-12, 06:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 16,285
Posted By champion city

If you still want to remove the cups, I had to...

If you still want to remove the cups, I had to remove a somewhat stuck set once and I was able to do so by clamping the cup in a vice and using the bike as a lever to turn out the cups. It is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-31-12, 12:17 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 7,755
Posted By champion city

Excellent. I came in expecting to be terribly...

Excellent. I came in expecting to be terribly jealous. But I left impressed and wishing I had a red De rosa. Lovely bike.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-12, 12:05 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 560
Posted By champion city

It also may be a 105 group from the same era, as...

It also may be a 105 group from the same era, as the shifters aren't dark anodized, but that's still a pretty good group. Go for it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-12, 10:58 PM
Replies: 2,360
Views: 1,050,429
Posted By champion city

That schwinn is a looker!

That schwinn is a looker!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 11:37 PM
Replies: 209
Views: 40,386
Posted By champion city

My vote goes squarely to Ritte: ...

My vote goes squarely to Ritte:
http://www.ritteracing.com/
http://www.ritteracing.com/store/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/894x543/3031adec1f31a53caa7d1adbe48672cb/m/_/m_full_blue_1.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-12, 11:32 PM
Replies: 580
Views: 51,555
Posted By champion city

Wow, those ergos are stunning. Polishing the...

Wow, those ergos are stunning. Polishing the lever bodies makes them stand out so nicely, and the slot is just the right thing for the lever blade. Glad you like the post, it was just collecting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-12, 08:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,544
Posted By champion city

I've got a lezyne pump myself, and it's the best...

I've got a lezyne pump myself, and it's the best pump I've ever owned. They even make a model with larger air displacement (bigger barrel) to pump MTB tires faster. Perfect for lazy slobs like me!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-12, 07:58 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 4,708
Posted By champion city

Those bike stands in the OP are sold here in...

Those bike stands in the OP are sold here in Canada at some Giant bicycle retailers as a Giant branded product. I'd assume it's the same in the USA, but you know what they say about assuming!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-11, 12:38 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,188
Posted By champion city

I don't know much about Zullo, but that is one...

I don't know much about Zullo, but that is one heck of a paint job. Nice score!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 08:50 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,213
Posted By champion city

I let it out to the nature reserve for a change. ...

I let it out to the nature reserve for a change. A proud italian steed deserves its freedom!



Thanks, and those are indeed the ergos you pointed out to me. They have been serving me well, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 08:42 PM
Replies: 8,327
Views: 3,104,213
Posted By champion city

Here's one for you guys, although the frame no...

Here's one for you guys, although the frame no longer belongs to me.

1985 Masi Nuovo Strada with Chorus/Record and modern wheels.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7011/6415729185_10be84a4e0_b.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 08:02 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,116
Posted By champion city

Personally I don't intend to go electronic for a...

Personally I don't intend to go electronic for a few years, or even to 11-speed for that matter, but the prospects of electronic shifting interest me greatly. and I did hear that the new thumb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,506
Posted By champion city

That looks awesome, I've been bitten by the 29er...

That looks awesome, I've been bitten by the 29er bug myself, and I hope to build a nice steel one similar to yours. Everybody try not to slip on the collective drool puddle!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 06:05 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,116
Posted By champion city

I can't help but agree! I think that electronic...

I can't help but agree! I think that electronic shifting is one of the most important developments in cycling in years, although some will surely disagree with me. The ability to shift from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 12:27 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 4,116
Posted By champion city

There are some DT swiss hubs with this option -...

There are some DT swiss hubs with this option - ANY and I do mean any, DT hub will accept any DT swiss freehub body, and they do make a campagnolo model. I was looking into this myself. I saw hope...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 09:01 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,130
Posted By champion city

Love the pinstriping. Nice buildup!

Love the pinstriping. Nice buildup!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-11, 09:00 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 2,778
Posted By champion city

I have found that cockpit length is by far the...

I have found that cockpit length is by far the factor that makes a bike fit me properly. Any bike with a 53-54 toptube, and 100-110mm stem seems to be the ticket, while seat tube length can vary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-16-11, 01:04 AM
Replies: 184
Views: 9,499
Posted By champion city

I can't say I've had much trouble with...

I can't say I've had much trouble with skateboarders in bike lanes here, but that may be because Edmonton doesn't have many bike lanes to start with. I've skateboarded for a number of years, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-11, 03:26 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,777
Posted By champion city

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 11:22 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,172
Posted By champion city

That BB you posted is exactly what I was thinking...

That BB you posted is exactly what I was thinking your bike has installed in it, I saw what I thought was the drive-side cup in your photos. That style of BB, without the left-hand cup, is pretty...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 07:26 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 20,172
Posted By champion city

The OP's BB shell looks like it might be a...

The OP's BB shell looks like it might be a threaded one - the BB looks like it could be a campagnolo 102mm cartridge unit, and the two other TI frames just posted have what appears to be a wider...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 12:51 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 6,412
Posted By champion city

I work in a bike shop these days, and I have seen...

I work in a bike shop these days, and I have seen the pricing for this year's Ultegra Di2. It's about half of the Dura ace level componentry, and the penalty as usual, is in the weight. Even still...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-11, 06:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 3,563
Posted By champion city

Could be a trailer mount? many of the newer...

Could be a trailer mount? many of the newer trailer hitch systems mount on the QR like that.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-11, 07:25 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO: Campagnolo BB, Record or chorus preferred,...

ISO:
Campagnolo BB, Record or chorus preferred, but anything in 102mm, english thread
got one, thanks!

Have:
Campagnolo 102mm record BB, Italian thread
-many other parts, new and old
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-13-11, 08:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,885
Posted By champion city

The 7400 BB won't work, unless you find a shorter...

The 7400 BB won't work, unless you find a shorter spindle to work with the cups - The 7400 spindle is 114mm and the 7410 crank needs a 103mm as others have said. Regardless of branding, you'll need...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-11, 07:23 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,077
Posted By champion city

I have a very similar 3ttt stem and it also has a...

I have a very similar 3ttt stem and it also has a problem with the wedge cone getting stuck. Simple, elegant, and non-destructive solution to a common problem, Nice!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-11, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,060
Posted By champion city

Looks like a great buy! I'm also local to...

Looks like a great buy! I'm also local to Edmonton, so if you need a hand with anything feel free to PM.

I've rebuilt S-A hubs before, and it's not too tough, but I'd try putting some oil into it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-21-11, 09:44 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 4,156
Posted By champion city

only 2 flippers: Rocky Mountain Giro, it's a...

only 2 flippers:
Rocky Mountain Giro, it's a bare frame right now. It's getting a Sora parts kit that I have stashed, lots of work.
Gardin Special, this one's almost done, only needs cables run...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 06:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By champion city

Thanks for the info so far, I'm interested in the...

Thanks for the info so far, I'm interested in the possibility of it being a Titan, which would make sense.

If it helps, i've weighed the bike and it comes in at almost 22 lbs exactly as shown.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 12:43 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,545
Posted By champion city

Lovely Treks! Mine is currently in a fixie...

Lovely Treks!

Mine is currently in a fixie phase, since my dedicated fixed gear frame went to the chopping block to pay for my upcoming wedding. Rest assured it will be rebuilt with a full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-11, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 726
Posted By champion city

M. Brunner? What have I got?

Hello C&V

I have a rather mysterious catch that I'd love to get some more info on, my google-fu hasn't been providing me with much. I know that it's built with metric tubing, as the outer...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-29-11, 01:37 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

Long shot but I am ISO: Damaged/crashed or...

Long shot but I am ISO:

Damaged/crashed or orphaned Campagnolo 9s or 10s right ergo lever. I have a set of 8s levers that need a rebuild, and I'd like to upgrade to 9 or 10.

Alternatively...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-11, 11:30 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO: The Dura Ace tool needed to swap 7400...

ISO:

The Dura Ace tool needed to swap 7400 series freehub bodies. The Shimano tool number is TL-FH10, and it's an 8-spline tool that somewhat resembles a freewheel/cassette tool. Here's a photo:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-11, 01:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,237
Posted By champion city

Looks like 9 speed to me, they did make this...

Looks like 9 speed to me, they did make this lever style in 9 speed for a brief period - I had a set and they were great. It's also possible that someone converted them to 9-speed.

If you want to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-11, 01:19 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

Exactly - My levers have a cutout in the lever...

Exactly - My levers have a cutout in the lever blade to accept this insert, and be run 'aero'.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-11, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO: Look delta pattern pedals. older is...

ISO:

Look delta pattern pedals. older is fine as long as there is a release adjustment of some kind. I recall seeing LOOK pedals with a platform on the other side - If someone has these they'd be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-11, 11:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,265
Posted By champion city

I'll play devil's advocate here and say that I...

I'll play devil's advocate here and say that I much prefer shimano's sprung system of countering shifting friction and derailleur springs. I have a set and I have found that they make for very easy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-11, 11:51 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

YES! Thanks so much, I have looked through...

YES!

Thanks so much, I have looked through ebay and Loosescrews.com and haven't been able to get any, and i missed your post about it a few weeks ago apparently. Thanks also to Bianchigirl for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 11:59 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

I'm pretty sure that I am referring to early...

I'm pretty sure that I am referring to early C-record - This is the model I have:
http://velobase.com/CompImages/BrakeLevers/5C5CF850-702A-432E-942F-09C9A7EFD86C.jpeg
Image courtesy Velobase;
If...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 12:10 AM
Replies: 2,622
Views: 675,545
Posted By champion city

Show your Trek

Hello C & V,

I know many members here either own, or would like to own a vintage Trek. Even though I am Canadian, I have a soft spot for the early American-made steel.

Without further adieu,
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-11, 12:04 AM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO: Aero inserts for early campagnolo...

ISO:

Aero inserts for early campagnolo non-aero/aero brake levers. I'm not keen on paying 80$ for the pair on ebay.
Damaged or "aesthetically challenged" levers with the inserts included would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-11, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,016
Posted By champion city

Another vote for selling it frame and fork only. ...

Another vote for selling it frame and fork only. I've seen a few of this type of frame (although different colors) sell before, and they are sought after. Any steel cyclocross frame is, really.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-11, 11:24 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

Hello again ISOites, I have a Turbo saddle...

Hello again ISOites,

I have a Turbo saddle in black perforated leather available for trade. It's in good shape aside from some scuffs on the rear corners of the saddle. This is a vintage model...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-11, 08:47 PM
Replies: 15,283
Views: 5,778,843
Posted By champion city

ISO: Merckx, 53-54 cm CTC, both seat tube...

ISO:

Merckx, 53-54 cm CTC, both seat tube and top tube.

Have:

Miyata 1000, 56cm top tube, 55 cm seat tube CTC, 57cm CTT.

See the Frame trade thread for more info, or PM.
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